Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CofC GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia PC Auburn North Georgia Coastal Carolina Berry College GWU| Georgia College & State University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $29,490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 3,418 students)
Georgia College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 292.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at CSU than Georgia College & State University ($29,490.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Georgia College ($17,536 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,948 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Georgia College & State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 206.8% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($26,417 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 113 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or CSU? 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 CSU and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Charleston Southern University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,800)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/