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Georgia Southwestern VSU GS Albany State University| Athens State University | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Tifton, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 3,647 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | abac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $7,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $170 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | ABAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is larger than than Athens State University based on total student enrollment (3,647 students vs. 2,894 students)
Athens State University vs. ABAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or ABAC?
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($2,563.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at ABAC than Athens State University ($9,469.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($7,306 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or ABAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABAC or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. ABAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or ABAC? 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 ABAC and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $2,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Athens State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $18,534)
- ABAC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Athens State University graduates. ($170 vs. $191)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/