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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU Mercer North Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Georgia College Georgia Tech Sewanee FAU| Berry College | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | GS | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Berry College | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Berry College | GS | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Berry College | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or GS?
- Berry College is 795.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Berry College than Georgia Southern University ($39,150.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Berry College ($15,352 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 34.6% lower than costs at Berry College ($10,316 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 236.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($29,670 vs. $8,806)
Berry College vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 90 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or GS? 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 GS and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than Georgia Southern University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Georgia Southern University and Berry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia Southern University and Berry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/