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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $269 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,199 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 859.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at PC than Georgia Southwestern State University ($38,990.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than PC ($12,186 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,978 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 263% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($34,379 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 115 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or PC? 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 PC and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $4,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,108)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($227 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/