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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS GCSC Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Chipola College | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Georgia Southwestern?
- Georgia Southwestern State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Chipola College ($14,786.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Georgia Southwestern ($3,316 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 96.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($4,560 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Chipola College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,472 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/