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SUNY College at Oneonta University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Geneseo SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University UB State University of New York at New Paltz Ithaca College GS KSU Mercer| Georgia College & State University | SUNY College at Cortland | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or SUNY Cortland?
- Georgia College & State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Georgia College than SUNY College at Cortland ($26,688.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Georgia College ($18,304 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 24.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,948 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than SUNY College at Cortland (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 8.8% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,369 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Georgia College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Georgia College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Georgia College & State University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,000 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/