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Overview |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,514 students)
Georgetown College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Columbia College?
- Georgetown College is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Georgetown College than Columbia College ($40,610.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Columbia College ($15,152 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 33.5% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($8,400 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 150.5% larger than aid received Columbia College ($40,308 vs. $16,089)
Georgetown College vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 74 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Columbia College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/