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Clemson Georgia CofC Virginia Tech NC State Auburn Florida State Tennessee Penn State UNC Chapel Hill IU Coastal Carolina| Georgia College & State University | University of South Carolina Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 63.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at UofSC than Georgia College & State University ($33,528.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than UofSC ($20,301 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,948 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,610 vs. $6,880)
Georgia College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 77 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Georgia College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Georgia College & State University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $8,400 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/