Georgia Southern vs. Central Michigan
The following statements compare Georgia Southern University and Central Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Georgia Southern's tuition ($16,959) is more expensive than Central Michigan ($14,312).
- Georgia Southern's acceptance rate (89.63%) is lower than Central Michigan (91.01%).
- Georgia Southern has higher yield (36.80%) than Central Michigan (12.41%).
- Central Michigan's SAT score (1,090) is higher than Georgia Southern (1,060).
- Central Michigan's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Georgia Southern (24 to 1).
- Georgia Southern (26,041 students) is larger than Central Michigan (14,399 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Michigan ($11,004) has higher amount of financial aid than Georgia Southern ($7,158).
- Central Michigan's graduation rate (62%) is higher than Georgia Southern (52%).

Georgia Southern University
Public, 4 years • Statesboro, GA #173 National Universities, #7 in Georgia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,905 In-State
$16,959 out-of-state
$16,959 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,158
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
89.63% Acceptance Rate
36.80% Yield
Enrollment
22,295 Undergraduate
3,746 Graduate
5,117 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
908 Faculties (full-time)
2,721 Staffs (full-time)
$73,005 Faculty Salary
$50,371 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,763 annual charge
-5,722 capacity

Central Michigan University
Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #158 National Universities, #7 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,312
Financial Aid
$11,004
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
91.01% Acceptance Rate
12.41% Yield
Enrollment
10,055 Undergraduate
4,344 Graduate
3,168 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
659 Faculties (full-time)
1,956 Staffs (full-time)
$90,760 Faculty Salary
$59,786 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,062 annual charge
-4,640 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,116 annual charge
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