| West Georgia vs. Georgia Southern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#297 in National Universities #19 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #287 in National Universities #18 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$5,971 Georgia Residents $17,024 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,905 Georgia Residents $16,959 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$5,938 Georgia Residents $18,430 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$6,520 Georgia Residents $21,424 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,977 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,060 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter80.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.89% |
| Favorable37.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.39% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank 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 | ||
| Smaller11,893 | Total Enrollment | Larger25,481 |
| Smaller8,666 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,979 |
| Smaller3,227 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,502 |
| Larger4,937 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,018 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower26% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,722) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,750) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 618 | Number of faculties | 1,199 |
| Lower$74,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,029 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.