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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Cornell UB RPI Binghamton University Auburn North Georgia UVM| Georgia College & State University | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $204 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 1,976 students)
Georgia College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or SUNY-ESF?
- Georgia College & State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Georgia College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($26,688.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than SUNY-ESF ($20,301 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 58% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,948 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 1.2% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($8,713 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 72 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Georgia College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Georgia College & State University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $2,900 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,300)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($204 vs. $227)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/