| Georgia Southern vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,905 Georgia Residents $16,959 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,520 Georgia Residents $21,424 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State |
| More$7,576 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.33% |
| Favorable33.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.77% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger25,481 | Total Enrollment | Smaller16,681 |
| Larger21,979 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller14,625 |
| Larger3,502 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,056 |
| Larger4,018 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,074 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,199 | Number of faculties | 1,221 |
| Higher$80,029 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.