Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Georgia. By school type, there are 4 public and 6 private schools in best schools in Georgia. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta, GA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 3 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 8 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Piedmont University | Demorest, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Young Harris College | Young Harris, GA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Georgia is $22,929 for State residents and $31,428 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 57.80% and graduation rate is 65.10%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | $55,468 | 19% | 90% | 9:1 | 13,997 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $12,852 / $33,964 | 21% | 91% | 18:1 | 39,771 |
| 3 | University of Georgia | $12,068 / $31,108 | 48% | 87% | 17:1 | 39,147 |
| 4 | Wesleyan College | $26,390 | 60% | 51% | 8:1 | 779 |
| 5 | Berry College | $38,656 | 77% | 70% | 11:1 | 2,125 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State University | $6,436 / $17,690 | 83% | 47% | 21:1 | 41,181 |
| 7 | Spelman College | $28,181 | 53% | 75% | 11:1 | 2,207 |
| 8 | Georgia State University | $9,286 / $24,517 | 82% | 53% | 23:1 | 36,360 |
| 9 | Piedmont University | $28,340 | 70% | 43% | 10:1 | 2,350 |
| 10 | Young Harris College | $29,962 | 65% | 44% | 11:1 | 1,417 |
| Average | $22,929 / $31,428 | 57.80% | 65.10% | 13.90:1 | 17,933 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Georgiaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.