| Appalachian State vs. Georgia Southern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in Federal Region IV Universities #10 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$7,541 North Carolina Residents $24,537 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,905 Georgia Residents $16,959 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,380 North Carolina Residents $24,140 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,520 Georgia Residents $21,424 Out-of-State |
| More$8,383 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter83.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.89% |
| Lower21.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.39% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,436 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,481 |
| Smaller18,558 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,979 |
| Smaller1,878 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,502 |
| Smaller1,647 | Online Student Population | Larger4,018 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,148) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,402 | Number of faculties | 1,199 |
| Higher$80,059 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,029 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.