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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Georgia College & State University | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $216 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | LSU | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232% higher at Georgia College than Louisiana State University ($26,688.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than LSU ($20,301 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 27.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,948 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($12,374 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 20 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than LSU (75.7%)
Georgia College vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or LSU? 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 LSU and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Georgia College & State University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,300)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($20,900 vs. $22,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($216 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/