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Georgia State University vs Georgia Southern University
Two Georgia research universities on the same federal measures. Georgia State University has 26,623 undergraduates, Georgia Southern University 21,790.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | Atlanta | Statesboro |
| Undergraduates | 26,623 | 21,790 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 55% | 88% |
| Average SAT | 1,076 | 1,053 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $12,365 | $16,785 |
| Cost of attendance | $25,504 | $26,248 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $25,320 | $18,070 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 51% | 54% |
| First-year retention | 80% | 78% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $51,903 | $59,167 |
| Median debt | $21,500 | $20,568 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 56% | 40% |
| First-generation | 32% | 25% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 | 25 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.