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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA GS KSU Mercer WVU| Georgia College & State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 65.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at VCU than Georgia College & State University ($33,726.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than VCU ($20,301 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,948 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($12,583 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 46 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College or VCU? 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 VCU and Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/