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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $201 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,748 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Concord University?
- Concord University is 110.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Concord University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($18,780.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Georgia Southwestern ($8,464 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 12.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,978 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($11,120 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 27 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/