| Gordon State vs. KSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #196 in National Universities #6 in Georgia Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$3,475 Georgia Residents $10,381 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$5,786 Georgia Residents $17,040 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $6,664 Georgia Residents $20,524 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,776 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,569 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower975 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,124 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier93.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.85% |
| Lower45.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable49.05% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience | 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 | ||
| Smaller3,135 | Total Enrollment | Larger43,190 |
| Smaller3,135 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,927 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,263 |
| Smaller667 | Online Student Population | Larger8,754 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher46% |
| Higher39% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| Lower54% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 994) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,912) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,547) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 168 | Number of faculties | 2,005 |
| Lower$68,076 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.