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Overview |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 11,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $6,182 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $25,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $9,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $11,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 13,393 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 9,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $251 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Idaho | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Idaho?
- Georgia College & State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Georgia College than University of Idaho ($26,688.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Georgia College ($14,954 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 10.6% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($9,898 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 29% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($11,105 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 82 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Georgia College vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Idaho? 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 Idaho and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than University of Idaho (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,600 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $2,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,279)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($227 vs. $251)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/