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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU UNC Charlotte VCU| Georgia College & State University | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $293 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 35 students)
Georgia College vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.1% higher at Georgia College than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($26,688.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Georgia College ($19,526 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 26.5% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($8,655 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($8,610 vs. $5,109)
Georgia College vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Georgia College .
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Georgia College vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (55% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $6,000 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $6,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,418)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/