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Overview |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $237 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or GS?
- Huntingdon College is 514.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Huntingdon College than Georgia Southern University ($26,850.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Huntingdon College ($15,352 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 4.4% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,316 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 81.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($16,020 vs. $8,806)
Huntingdon College vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 97 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or GS? 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 GS and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Georgia Southern University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,400)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,477)
- GS graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/