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Indiana State VSU ABAC IU Southeast Savannah State University Notre Dame College GS IU Columbus State IU Kokomo Clayton State University Purdue North Central| Georgia Southwestern State University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $253 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University South Bend is 79% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at IU South Bend than Georgia Southwestern State University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Georgia Southwestern ($8,785 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,978 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,472 vs. $7,821)
Georgia Southwestern vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 12 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Indiana University South Bend (30% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,530)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/