Georgia State vs Baruch College

Georgia State University and CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, both located in vibrant urban centers, offer distinct educational experiences. Georgia State, with its sprawling campus in downtown Atlanta, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, including popular majors in business, nursing, and computer science. Baruch College, situated in the heart of Manhattan, is known for its strong business programs, particularly in accounting, finance, and marketing, and attracts a significant international student population. While Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate, Baruch College offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Both institutions provide ample opportunities for internships and career development, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for their chosen fields. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which university better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	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	87.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	50.6%	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	23,434	19,755
Total number of admissions given out	11,849	19,753
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,532	6,058
Yield rate	21.4%	30.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,779 Out of state: $39,729	In state: $28,142 Out of state: $43,373
Average net price	$3,793	$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)	91.0% Average amount $8,717	92.0% Average amount $9,831
Students receiving federal student loan	4.0% Average amount $5,166	40.0% Average amount $4,785
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,922	3.0% Average amount $11,295

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	15,859 Men 50.5% Women 49.5%	28,985 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	4,110 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%	7,988 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	11.2%
International students	9.6%	6.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	465	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	Business Computer and Information Science Psychology Public Administration and Social Service Social Sciences	Business Education Computer and Information Science Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	27:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.9%	56.3%
Dropout rate	9.9%	17.5%
Transferred out	13.4%	22.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Real Estate (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $105,245 Year 3: $130,530 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,286 Year 2: $104,192 Year 3: $122,787 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,496 Year 2: $126,504 Year 3: $121,131 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,976 Year 2: $95,828 Year 3: $110,596 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,481 Year 2: $101,518 Year 3: $110,473 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,064 Year 2: $79,389 Year 3: $102,175 International Business (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $97,070 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,657 Year 2: $82,756 Year 3: $92,673 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,190 Year 2: $69,817 Year 3: $82,568 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,665 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $79,532	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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