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Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College Alabama State Dillard University| Macon State College | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 15/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $251 |
Diversity |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 29% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | SUNO | ||
| 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
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or SUNO?
- Southern University at New Orleans is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,484.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at SUNO than Macon State College ($13,384.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 40.4% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($6,750 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than Macon State College (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,560 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- SUNO has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Macon State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/