Best public colleges in Georgia

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Columbus, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,140 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 860-1100

#10. Columbus State University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Americus, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,729 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 900-1130

#9. Georgia Southwestern State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Milledgeville, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 5,241 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1060-1240

#8. Georgia College & State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Statesboro, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 18,163 (20:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 980-1160

#7. Georgia Southern University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Morrow, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,905 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 870-1070

#6. Clayton State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 20,926 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1040-1280

#5. Georgia State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Carrollton, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 5,875 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 930-1130

#4. University of West Georgia
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Augusta, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,890 (4:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1230

#3. Augusta University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Athens, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 37%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,799 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1390

#2. University of Georgia
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Acceptance Rate: 16%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 17,171 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1330-1530

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Georgia Institute of Technology
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