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USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Gordon | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
AASU | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $180 |
Diversity |
AASU | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AASU | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
AASU | Gordon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,135 students)
AASU vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Gordon?
- Armstrong State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at AASU than Gordon College ($14,426.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than AASU ($8,185 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 9.9% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,257 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Armstrong State University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gordon College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($7,701 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Armstrong State University (997) is 146 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming AASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gordon (18)
AASU vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or Gordon? 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 Gordon and AASU .
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,250)
- Gordon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($180 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/