| Gordon State vs. UGA |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #57 in National Universities #3 in Georgia Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$3,475 Georgia Residents $10,381 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,180 Georgia Residents $30,220 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $10,268 Georgia Residents $26,576 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,776 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,749 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower975 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier93.32% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter42.55% |
| Favorable45.55% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower37.50% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller3,135 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,607 |
| Smaller3,135 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,714 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 9,893 |
| Smaller667 | Online Student Population | Larger1,166 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
| Higher39% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower54% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 994) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,094) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 168 | Number of faculties | 2,310 |
| Lower$68,076 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$110,755 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.