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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or GS?
- Agnes Scott College is 939.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at Agnes Scott College than Georgia Southern University ($45,456.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Agnes Scott College ($15,352 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 29.7% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($10,316 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 289.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($34,267 vs. $8,806)
Agnes Scott College vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or GS? 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 GS and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Georgia Southern University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/