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USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | OC | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 63% |
Admission |
AASU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
AASU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $124 |
Diversity |
AASU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AASU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
AASU | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 4,905 students)
AASU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or OC?
- Armstrong State University is 1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at AASU than Olympic College ($14,426.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than AASU ($11,629 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Olympic College ($10,176 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Olympic College (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Olympic College ($6,960 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or AASU .
AASU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or OC? 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 OC and AASU .
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,250)
- OC graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($124 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/