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ISU GS KSU Mercer Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth Georgia State Georgia MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead| Georgia College & State University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 24% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Georgia College than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($26,688.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Georgia College ($15,962 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 17.7% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($9,300 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 50.2% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,610 vs. $5,732)
Georgia College vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 52 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,300 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,300)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/