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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Eastern Murray State University Mercer Kentucky Georgia Gwinnett College Louisville UNC Charlotte University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Georgia State University | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 980/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $250 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than WKU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 16,493 students)
Georgia State vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 55.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at WKU than Georgia State University ($27,000.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Georgia State ($12,625 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 24.8% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,072 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($11,563 vs. $10,260)
Georgia State vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 9 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or WKU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WKU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Georgia State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,100)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $551 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,250)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/