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Overview |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 2,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1026 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | savannahstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $14,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $9,452 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $12,687 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 845/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $34,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $351 |
Diversity |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Savannah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Savannah State University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 2,945 students)
TROY vs. Savannah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Savannah State University?
- Troy University is 129.1% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at TROY than Savannah State University ($18,624.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than TROY ($9,452 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 26.6% lower than costs at Savannah State University ($7,599 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Troy University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Troy University ($12,687 vs. $8,806)
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Savannah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah State University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 199 points higher than at Savannah State University (847)
- Incoming TROY students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Savannah State University (18)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Savannah State University (2.77)
TROY vs. Savannah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Savannah State University? 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 Savannah State University and TROY.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Savannah State University (35% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Savannah State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,600)
- Troy University students graduate with a $9,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Savannah State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,006)
- TROY graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Savannah State University graduates. ($258 vs. $351)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/