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VSU ABAC FSW Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State HCC South Florida Community College Francis Marion University| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $227 |
Diversity |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,070 students)
SCF vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Georgia Southwestern?
- Georgia Southwestern State University is 71.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($4,064.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.2% higher at Georgia Southwestern than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,786.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than SCF ($12,186 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 132.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,978 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 93% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,472 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or SCF .
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and SCF.
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $13,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($89 vs. $227)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/