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Overview |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 898 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | greensboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $20,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $19,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $14,676 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 3,143 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 2,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 7.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 900/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
GS | Greensboro College | ||
| 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 898 students)
GS vs. Greensboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Greensboro College?
- Greensboro College is 364.4% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($20,300.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Greensboro College than Georgia Southern University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Greensboro College ($16,957 vs. $19,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.8% lower than costs at Greensboro College ($10,993 vs. $11,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 81.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($14,676 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Greensboro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Greensboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greensboro College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 197 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming GS students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Greensboro College (3.35)
- Greensboro College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. Greensboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Greensboro 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 Greensboro College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Greensboro College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/