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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Wingate University Auburn North Georgia GWU Berry College Alabama ASU| Georgia College & State University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | BAC | ||
| 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 College & State University is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 1,501 students)
Georgia College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Georgia College than Belmont Abbey College ($26,688.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than BAC ($20,301 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,948 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,266 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 122 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or BAC? 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 BAC and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,900)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/