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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | American InterContinental University Atlanta | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,050 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $12,607 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $6,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $15,509 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $6,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $341 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | AIU Atlanta | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than AIU Atlanta based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,050 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. AIU Atlanta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or AIU Atlanta?
- American InterContinental University Atlanta is 210.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($12,607.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Georgia Southwestern than American InterContinental University Atlanta ($14,786.00 vs. $12,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than AIU Atlanta ($12,186 vs. $15,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Atlanta are 30.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($6,866 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than American InterContinental University Atlanta (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 44.7% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Atlanta ($9,472 vs. $6,545)
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or AIU Atlanta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Atlanta or Georgia Southwestern .
Georgia Southwestern vs. AIU Atlanta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or AIU Atlanta? 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 AIU Atlanta and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than American InterContinental University Atlanta (30% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Atlanta earn on average $9,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $10,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,981)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Atlanta graduates. ($227 vs. $341)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Atlanta students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/