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Overview |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 3,070 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $8,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $12,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 1,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 1,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1010/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 3,070 students)
UALR vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Georgia Southwestern?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 41% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UALR than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,320.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Georgia Southwestern ($11,173 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 2% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($8,978 vs. $9,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 10.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,494 vs. $9,472)
UALR vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (990) is 23 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming UALR students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (30% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- UALR graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/