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Iowa ISU GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU| Georgia College & State University | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $213 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 8% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Georgia College than University of Northern Iowa ($26,688.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Georgia College ($15,782 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 17.2% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($9,343 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than University of Northern Iowa (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 34.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,610 vs. $6,412)
Georgia College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 93 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or UNI? 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 UNI and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Georgia College & State University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,400 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($213 vs. $227)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/