| Georgia Southern vs. UGA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #57 in National Universities #3 in Georgia 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,905 Georgia Residents $16,959 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,180 Georgia Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,520 Georgia Residents $21,424 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,268 Georgia Residents $26,576 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,576 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,749 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier88.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42.55% |
| Lower33.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.50% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller25,481 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,607 |
| Smaller21,979 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,714 |
| Smaller3,502 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,893 |
| Larger4,018 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,166 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,094) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,199 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$80,029 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,755 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.