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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $227 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or WCU?
- Georgia Southwestern State University is 306.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.7% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Western Carolina University ($14,786.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than WCU ($12,186 vs. $13,022)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,978 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($9,472 vs. $4,526)
Georgia Southwestern vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 65 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or WCU? 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 WCU and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $10 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,010)
- Western Carolina University and Georgia Southwestern graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($227 vs. $227)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/