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Georgia State KSU USF Main Campus FAU Georgia VSU FGCU Florida Southern UCF North Georgia Eckerd College Florida State| The University of Tampa | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | GS | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UT | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $237 |
Diversity |
UT | GS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UT | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UT | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than UT based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 10,566 students)
UT vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or GS?
- The University of Tampa is 587.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at UT than Georgia Southern University ($30,036.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than UT ($15,352 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 17.9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,316 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 59.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($14,034 vs. $8,806)
UT vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 3 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or GS? 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 GS and UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Georgia Southern University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $7,000 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,557 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,557)
- GS graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($237 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/