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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southern University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | BAC | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
GS | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 57% | ||
Campus |
GS | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,501 students)
GS vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 323.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at BAC than Georgia Southern University ($18,500.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than BAC ($15,352 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 13% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,316 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont Abbey College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,266 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 68 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or BAC? 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 BAC and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Belmont Abbey College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,900 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/