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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 8,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,876 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 940/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| 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
- Middle Georgia State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (8,033 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Middle Georgia State University?
- PennWest Edinboro is 114.3% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Middle Georgia State University than PennWest Edinboro ($13,200.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 31.8% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($8,850 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Georgia State University than PennWest Edinboro (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Georgia State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,262 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 86 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or Middle Georgia State University? 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 Middle Georgia State University and PennWest Edinboro.
- Graduates from PennWest Edinboro earn on average $2,100 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/