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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at SU than Agnes Scott College ($48,450.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than SU ($24,305 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 8.7% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,300 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 12% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($34,267 vs. $30,609)
Agnes Scott College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SU (3.5)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than SU (44.8%)
Agnes Scott College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or SU? 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 SU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Agnes Scott College (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,600)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/