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Overview |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $16,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,327 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $9,634 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 34.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $196 |
Diversity |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 46% | ||
Campus |
GS | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,270 students)
GS vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 111.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Bluefield State College than Georgia Southern University ($16,560.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than GS ($14,500 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 3% lower than costs at Bluefield State College ($10,993 vs. $11,327)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield State College than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield State College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,634 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 155 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Bluefield State College (87.2%)
GS vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Bluefield State College (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,000)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/