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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State St. Leo University Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State CAU AUM DSC| Johnson University Florida | Georgia Southwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Americus, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 136 | 3,408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | gsw.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,428 | $4,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,428 | $14,786 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,943 | $9,574 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,149 | $11,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,180 | $8,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 2,045 | ||
| Admitted | 66 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 33.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1020 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $227 |
Diversity |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Georgia Southwestern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 136 students)
FCC vs. Georgia Southwestern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Georgia Southwestern?
- Johnson University Florida is 353.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at FCC than Georgia Southwestern State University ($18,428.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than FCC ($11,779 vs. $21,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 7.1% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,943 vs. $9,574)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Johnson University Florida (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 0.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,180 vs. $8,120)
FCC vs. Georgia Southwestern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Georgia Southwestern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Southwestern or FCC .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 24 points higher than at FCC (943)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at FCC (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than FCC (23.3%)
FCC vs. Georgia Southwestern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC or Georgia Southwestern? 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 Georgia Southwestern and FCC.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Johnson University Florida (30% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $620 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,380 vs. $22,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/