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Overview |
Macon State | AU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Macon State | AU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macon State | AU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or AU?
- Anderson University is 1,255.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.9% higher at AU than Macon State College ($30,860.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 66.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($6,750 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($24,409 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Macon State has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than AU (45.4%)
Macon State vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or AU? 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 AU and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Macon State College (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/