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Overview |
AU | UNG | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
AU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
AU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 3% | ||
Campus |
AU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or UNG?
- Averett University is 823.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at AU than University of North Georgia ($37,640.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than AU ($11,721 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 5.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,360 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 246.5% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($26,246 vs. $7,574)
AU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or AU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 100 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UNG (69.6%)
AU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or UNG? 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 UNG and AU.
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $4,300 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/