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Overview |
GS | Gordon | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 3,129 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $9,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $8,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $6,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
GS | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/19 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GS | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $180 |
Diversity |
GS | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GS | Gordon | ||
| 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 3,129 students)
GS vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Gordon?
- Georgia Southern University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at GS than Gordon College ($15,425.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than GS ($8,255 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 20.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,142 vs. $10,993)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University as Gordon College (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Gordon College ($8,075 vs. $6,304)
GS vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 238 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gordon (18)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Gordon (86.8%)
GS vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Gordon? 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 Gordon and GS.
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/