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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman GS KSU Winthrop University Mercer Georgia State| Georgia College & State University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at CofC than Georgia College & State University ($35,338.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than CofC ($20,301 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 18.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,948 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 10.3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,499 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 2 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than CofC (75.7%)
Georgia College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or CofC? 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 CofC and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Georgia College & State University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,900 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,300)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/