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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 870/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $196 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,306 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Bluefield State College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,030.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Georgia Southwestern ($11,759 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($8,978 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Bluefield State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,160 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 33 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Bluefield State College (30% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/