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Belmont Samford University GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Harding University Georgia Union University Vanderbilt Middle Tennessee State University Trevecca Nazarene University| Georgia College & State University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 4,704 students)
Georgia College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 356.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Lipscomb than Georgia College & State University ($34,304.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Lipscomb ($20,301 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 28.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,948 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 183.4% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($24,404 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 33 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Georgia College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Georgia College & State University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,300)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/