Georgia State vs CUNY Graduate Center

Georgia State University and CUNY Graduate School and University Center, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer a wealth of opportunities for students seeking advanced degrees. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, these universities have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Georgia State, located in the vibrant city of Atlanta, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including popular majors like business, nursing, and computer science. CUNY Graduate School, situated in the heart of New York City, specializes in graduate-level education, with strengths in fields such as public health, social work, and education. As you explore the comparison table below, consider factors such as acceptance rates, graduation rates, and student demographics to determine which university best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	CUNY Graduate School and University Center	Georgia State University
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Atlanta, Georgia
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	100.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1050 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		22.0%
Students submitting ACT score		12.0%
Total number of applicants		19,755
Total number of admissions given out		19,753
Admitted students who chose to enroll		6,058
Yield rate		30.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,725 Out of state: $39,675	In state: $28,142 Out of state: $43,373
Average net price		$17,958
Tuition	In state: $6,930 Out of state: $14,880	In state: $7,158 Out of state: $22,389
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,450 Meal plan: $4,142
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		92.0% Average amount $9,831
Students receiving federal student loan		40.0% Average amount $4,785
Students taking out private loans		3.0% Average amount $11,295

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,748 Men 25.7% Women 74.3%	28,985 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	6,269 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%	7,988 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	11.2%
International students	10.8%	6.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	111	5,414
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Georgia Florida Illinois New York Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Psychology Social Sciences Computer and Information Science	Business Education Computer and Information Science Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	27:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	56.3%
Dropout rate	N/A	17.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $96,611 Year 2: $99,517 Year 3: $116,628 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,707 Year 2: $88,786 Year 3: $98,066 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,335 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $88,597 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,948 Year 2: $80,964 Year 3: $88,072 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $80,432 Research and Experimental Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $65,889 Year 3: $77,449 Anthropology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: $74,472 Sociology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $65,441 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,843 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,803 Journalism (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,716 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $56,736	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,955 Year 2: $91,539 Year 3: $99,948 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $87,917 Year 2: $92,358 Year 3: $96,658 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,268 Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $94,943 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,098 Year 2: $91,744 Year 3: $91,483 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $82,637 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,661 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $80,235 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,102 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $79,843 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $65,982 Year 2: $67,965 Year 3: $77,854 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,401 Year 3: $77,089 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,954 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $71,816

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