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Overview |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or California University of Pennsylvania?
- California University of Pennsylvania is 238.9% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at California University of Pennsylvania than Macon State College ($11,574.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 54.3% lower than costs at California University of Pennsylvania ($6,750 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Macon State College as California University of Pennsylvania (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macon State College students is NaN larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Macon State (2.96)
Macon State vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Macon State College (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/