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Overview |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 76% |
Admission |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $246 |
Diversity |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 46% | ||
Campus |
GS | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,721 students)
GS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 91.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Georgia Southern University ($30,857.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($15,352 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 21.7% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,480 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 29.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,428 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 16 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at GS (3.36)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and GS.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Georgia Southern University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $13,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $812 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,812)
- GS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/