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Overview |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or WMU?
- Georgetown College is 179.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Georgetown College than Western Michigan University ($40,610.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than WMU ($15,152 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 1% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($11,102 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 491.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($40,308 vs. $6,813)
Georgetown College vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 15 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or WMU? 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 WMU and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,300)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/