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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia LHU Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU UNC Charlotte| Georgia College & State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 2,339 students)
Georgia College vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.7% higher at Georgia College than Mississippi University for Women ($26,688.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Georgia College ($12,691 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 33.3% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($8,212 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Georgia College & State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 14.8% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,887 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 131 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or MUW? 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 MUW and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Mississippi University for Women (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($155 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/