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GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia USC Beaufort ASU Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama ASU| Georgia College & State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 3,840 students)
Georgia College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Georgia College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($26,688.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Georgia College ($11,872 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 30.7% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($8,376 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 14.9% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,891 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 167 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
Georgia College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,600)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/