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Georgia State KSU CMU GVSU Georgia VSU Oakland WSU Michigan State North Georgia ISU Eastern Michigan University| Georgia Southern University | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | WMU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
GS | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $275 |
Diversity |
GS | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
GS | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 17,000 students)
GS vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at WMU than Georgia Southern University ($18,154.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than WMU ($15,352 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 7.6% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,316 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,806 vs. $6,813)
GS vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 59 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WMU (84.6%)
GS vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or WMU? 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 WMU and GS.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Georgia Southern University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,633)
- GS graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/