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Overview |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or ASU?
- Georgetown College is 857.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Georgetown College than Appalachian State University ($40,610.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Georgetown College ($13,084 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 3.3% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,210 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 441.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($40,308 vs. $7,443)
Georgetown College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 112 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming ASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or ASU? 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 ASU and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Georgetown College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $4,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/