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Georgia State KSU Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Georgia VSU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU North Georgia Drexel| Georgia Southern University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | WCU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
GS | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
GS | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GS | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 17,275 students)
GS vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 76.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at WCU than Georgia Southern University ($19,290.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than WCU ($15,352 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 37.9% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,316 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 61.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($8,806 vs. $5,443)
GS vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 17 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WCU (87.8%)
GS vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or WCU? 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 WCU and GS.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Georgia Southern University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,200 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- GS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/