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Overview |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $227 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,070 students)
Alabama State vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Georgia Southwestern?
- Alabama State University is 104.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Alabama State than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,656.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Alabama State ($12,186 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 48.4% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($6,050 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,029 vs. $9,472)
Alabama State vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 123 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Alabama State vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Alabama State University (30% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,500)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $10,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,091)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($227 vs. $331)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/