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Chattahoochee Technical College Ogeechee Technical College Pulaski Technical College Georgia Northwestern Technical College TCL Western Wisconsin Technical College| Georgia Highlands College | Savannah Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,768 | 3,642 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highlands.edu | savannahtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $2,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,632 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $12,033 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,055 | $7,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,941 | $6,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,250 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $46 |
Diversity |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GHC | Savannah Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Highlands College is larger than than Savannah Tech based on total student enrollment (4,768 students vs. 3,642 students)
GHC vs. Savannah Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GHC or Savannah Tech?
- Savannah Technical College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than GHC for in-state tuition ($2,400.00 vs. $2,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at GHC than Savannah Technical College ($8,632.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Highlands College than Savannah Tech ($6,055 vs. $7,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Highlands College are 43.7% lower than costs at Savannah Technical College ($8,372 vs. $12,033)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Highlands College than Savannah Technical College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah Technical College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Georgia Highlands College ($6,416 vs. $4,941)
Which college is harder to get into, GHC or Savannah Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Savannah Tech or GHC .
GHC vs. Savannah Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GHC or Savannah Tech? 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 Savannah Tech and GHC.
- Graduates from Georgia Highlands College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Savannah Tech graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $28,200)
- Savannah Technical College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GHC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,250)
- Savannah Tech graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than GHC graduates. ($46 vs. $105)
- More GHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah Tech students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/