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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Macon State College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | CSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | CSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macon State | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 23% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 1,195.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.6% higher at CSU than Macon State College ($29,490.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 66.7% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($6,750 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($26,417 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or CSU? 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 CSU and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Macon State College (38% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/