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Overview |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 7,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $11,616 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $8,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $13,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $6,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 3,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $155 |
Diversity |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AU | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Georgia State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (7,688 students vs. 4,121 students)
AU vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Middle Georgia State University?
- Anderson University is 881.6% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.7% higher at AU than Middle Georgia State University ($30,860.00 vs. $11,616.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than AU ($13,174 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,770 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Middle Georgia State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 298.4% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($24,409 vs. $6,126)
AU vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 214 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming AU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Middle Georgia 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 Middle Georgia State University and AU.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $11,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,862)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/