| Georgia Southern vs. Middle Georgia State |
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|---|---|---|
#287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,022 Georgia Residents $17,734 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,038 Georgia Residents $16,390 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,646 Georgia Residents $22,414 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$4,534 Georgia Residents $13,984 Out-of-State |
| More$7,158 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,133 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,080 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter87.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.68% |
| Lower28.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.45% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA 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 | ||
| Larger27,423 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,363 |
| Larger23,541 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,692 |
| Larger3,882 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller671 |
| Larger6,106 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,866 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower25% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,520) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,103 | Number of faculty | 423 |
| Higher$84,006 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.