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Overview |
GS | Barton College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,259 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #960 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $35,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $35,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $23,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $24,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,228 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
GS | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GS | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,259 students)
GS vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Barton College?
- Barton College is 714.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Barton College than Georgia Southern University ($35,600.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Barton College ($16,957 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 18.7% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,993 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 201.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($24,334 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 130 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Barton College? 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 Barton College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is the same as at Barton College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/