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Clemson UNCW Florida UofSC ECU WCU Mercer University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State Florida State UNC Charlotte Auburn| University of Georgia | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | ASU | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 47% |
Admission |
Georgia | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | ASU | ||
| 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 20,436 students)
Georgia vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or ASU?
- University of Georgia is 130.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Georgia than Appalachian State University ($28,830.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Georgia ($13,084 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 6.2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,904 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Appalachian State University (91% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 55.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,559 vs. $7,443)
Georgia vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 95 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ASU (3.96)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or ASU? 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 ASU and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Appalachian State University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $14,800 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,600)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,354 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/