Best public colleges in Georgia

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- Carrollton, GA
- #347 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $15,296
- SAT Range: 940-1130
#10. University of West Georgia
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- Tifton, GA
- #336 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $7,744
- SAT Range: 940-1130
#9. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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- Atlanta, GA
- #328 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Net price: $17,958
- SAT Range: 1050-1290
#8. Georgia State University
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- Kennesaw, GA
- #301 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 82%
- Net price: $18,245
- SAT Range: 1050-1250
#7. Kennesaw State University
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- Milledgeville, GA
- #289 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $20,443
- SAT Range: 1070-1260
#6. Georgia College & State University
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- Statesboro, GA
- #248 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $15,830
- SAT Range: 990-1200
#5. Georgia Southern University
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- Morrow, GA
- #229 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 63%
- Net price: $10,088
- SAT Range: 860-1000
#4. Clayton State University
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- Augusta, GA
- #116 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $14,863
- SAT Range: 1080-1300
#3. Augusta University
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- Athens, GA
- #9 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 40%
- Net price: $16,902
- SAT Range: 1270-1450
#2. University of Georgia
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- Atlanta, GA
- #3 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 16%
- Net price: $17,360
- SAT Range: 1310-1500

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Georgia Institute of Technology
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