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Georgia Southwestern VSU GS Albany State University| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | UNG | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
ABAC | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ABAC | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $170 |
Diversity |
ABAC | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ABAC | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or UNG?
- University of North Georgia is 59% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($4,074.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at UNG than Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($14,470.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than UNG ($7,260 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 45.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($8,230 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Georgia students is 3.7% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($7,574 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 80 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or UNG? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNG and ABAC.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $9,300 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $34,800)
- University of North Georgia and ABAC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($16,500 vs. $16,500)
- University of North Georgia and ABAC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($170 vs. $170)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/