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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State UNC Charlotte| Georgia College & State University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | GS | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia College | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | GS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia College | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | GS | ||
| 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 Southern University is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or GS?
- Georgia College & State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Georgia College than Georgia Southern University ($26,688.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Georgia College ($15,352 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 6.1% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($10,316 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Georgia Southern University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($8,806 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 54 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or GS? 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 GS and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Georgia Southern University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/