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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,820 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,820 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,609 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,158 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,857 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,077 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or AU?
- Agnes Scott College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($47,820.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Agnes Scott College than Anderson University ($47,820.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Agnes Scott College ($22,222 vs. $25,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 8.8% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,290 vs. $13,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Anderson University ($35,158 vs. $25,586)
Agnes Scott College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at AU (3.72)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than AU (52.8%)
Agnes Scott College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or AU? 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 AU and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Anderson University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $4,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/