| Georgia Southern vs. West Georgia |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #297 in National Universities #19 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,022 Georgia Residents $17,734 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,088 Georgia Residents $17,800 Out-of-State |
| expensive$6,646 Georgia Residents $22,414 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,046 Georgia Residents $19,600 Out-of-State |
| More$7,158 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,055 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier87.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.61% |
| Lower28.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.12% |
| 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 | Smaller14,337 |
| Larger23,541 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,103 |
| Smaller3,882 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,234 |
| Smaller6,106 | Online Student Population | Larger7,383 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Lower28% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher34% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,350) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,103 | Number of faculty | 676 |
| Higher$84,006 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,860 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.