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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($14,786.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($12,186 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,978 vs. $9,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 150.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,472 vs. $3,776)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Georgia Southwestern .
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $29,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/