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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Fayetteville State University Berry College Wingate University Alabama ASU| Georgia College & State University | Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Methodist | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 1,811 students)
Georgia College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 398.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Methodist than Georgia College & State University ($37,438.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Methodist ($20,301 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,948 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Georgia College & State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 194.6% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($25,361 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 188 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Georgia College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Methodist University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $400 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/