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Statesboro, GA · Athens, GA
| Georgia Southern University | University of Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,267/yr | $13,936/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,162/yr | $8,085/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $18,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,564/yr | $8,686/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,965/yr | $13,096/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,408/yr | $16,942/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,789/yr | $18,079/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $196/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,492/yr | $11,672/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,428/yr | $10,194/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,216/yr | $934/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $8,176/yr | $4,816/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,430/yr | $27,993/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,022/yr | $11,450/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,734/yr | $31,688/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 20% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 38% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 986–1133 | 1270–1480 |
| SAT average | 1053 | 1397 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–23 | 29–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–22 · Math 17–22 | English 29–35 · Math 27–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,410 | 43,419 |
| Students accepted | 12,916 | 16,151 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,753 | 6,146 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 37% | 38% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 49% | 61% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 24% | 38% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 90% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,236/yr | $68,726/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,941–$79,064 | $45,171–$102,181 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 88% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 91% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 87% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 49% | 90% |
| Asian students graduating | 59% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,423/yr | $57,565/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 85% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 74% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 72% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 6.8% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,438/yr | $63,005/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Health Professions 17% · Social Sciences 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% · Communication & Journalism 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 17% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,272/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $118,821/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 21,790 | 32,137 |
| Students per professor | 25 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,882 | 10,747 |
| Average professor pay | $9,310/mo | $12,879/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 90% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $49,236 | $64,178 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Athens, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1906 | 1785 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Men | 43% | 43% |
| Women | 57% | 57% |
| White students | 54% | 66% |
| Black students | 23% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.6% | 8% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 13% |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 7.1% | 1.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 25% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 1.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,399/yr | $11,512/yr |
| Endowment | $119.4M | $2.1B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,722 | 10,759 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,763/yr | $6,988/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,230/yr | $4,258/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 450 | 582 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $12.8M |
| Athletics budget | $38.1M | $226.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $38.1M | $233.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $536,813 | $5.0M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.