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Overview |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $317 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 38% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Macon State than Southern University and A & M College ($8,411.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 38.8% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($6,750 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Macon State College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($7,514 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Macon State is higher than Southern University and A & M College (23% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/