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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Austin Peay State University| Charleston Southern University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | UNG | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
CSU | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
CSU | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,418 students)
CSU vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UNG?
- Charleston Southern University is 623.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at CSU than University of North Georgia ($29,490.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than CSU ($11,721 vs. $17,536)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 6.2% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($11,250 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than University of North Georgia (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 248.8% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($26,417 vs. $7,574)
CSU vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 17 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UNG (69.6%)
CSU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,800)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/