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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Georgia College & State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 47% |
Admission |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or ASU?
- Georgia College & State University is 77% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Georgia College than Appalachian State University ($26,688.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Georgia College ($13,084 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,948 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($8,610 vs. $7,443)
Georgia College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 14 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Georgia College & State University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/