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Georgia State KSU UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina Georgia VSU CSU Elon North Georgia USC Beaufort Furman| Georgia Southern University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | CofC | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
GS | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 54% | ||
Campus |
GS | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 10,885 students)
GS vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 186.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.1% higher at CofC than Georgia Southern University ($35,338.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CofC ($15,352 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 25.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,316 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 7.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,499 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or GS .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 52 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CofC (75.7%)
GS vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or CofC? 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 CofC and GS.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Georgia Southern University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $1,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $44,800)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/