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Overview |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Douglas, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | sgsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $8,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $8,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $11,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $121 |
Diversity |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
AU | South Georgia State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than South Georgia State College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,793 students)
AU vs. South Georgia State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or South Georgia State College?
- Anderson University is 1,253.5% more expensive to attend than South Georgia State College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $2,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.5% higher at AU than South Georgia State College ($30,860.00 vs. $8,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Georgia State College than AU ($8,550 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Georgia State College are 21.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,238 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than South Georgia State College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 183.8% larger than aid received South Georgia State College ($24,409 vs. $8,601)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or South Georgia State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Georgia State College or AU .
AU vs. South Georgia State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or South Georgia State College? 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 South Georgia State College and AU.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than South Georgia State College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,700)
- South Georgia State College students graduate with a $15,112 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($11,750 vs. $26,862)
- South Georgia State College graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($121 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Georgia State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/