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Overview |
GS | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
GS | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
GS | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GS | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 972 students)
GS vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 592.1% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Montreat College than Georgia Southern University ($30,250.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Montreat College ($15,352 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 3.4% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,316 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 98.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($17,519 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 129 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
GS vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Montreat College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- GS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/