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Overview |
Macon State | GWU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Macon State | GWU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Macon State | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 1,271.1% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.2% higher at GWU than Macon State College ($31,220.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 59.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($6,750 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($24,130 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or GWU? 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 GWU and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Macon State College (55% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/