| GSU vs. Alabama State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region IV Universities #12 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,248 Alabama Residents $19,576 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,336 Alabama Residents $17,752 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,120 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,199 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher920 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Lower858 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter44.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.55% |
| Favorable17.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.97% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger5,150 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,081 |
| Larger4,313 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,521 |
| Larger837 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller560 |
| Larger2,183 | Online Student Population | Smaller548 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher36% | Graduate Rate | Lower30% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 197 | Number of faculty | 318 |
| Lower$56,667 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$73,380 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.