| GSU vs. UAPB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,375 Arkansas Residents $17,955 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,076 Arkansas Residents $17,257 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,120 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,219 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower920 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher985 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier44.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.18% |
| Favorable17.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.07% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller2,005 |
| Larger4,313 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,817 |
| Larger837 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller188 |
| Larger2,183 | Online Student Population | Smaller138 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower36% | Graduate Rate | Higher40% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher66% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,420) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,266) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 197 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$56,667 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,759 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.