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Overview |
GS | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
GS | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,069 students)
GS vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 743.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.1% higher at Maryville College than Georgia Southern University ($36,880.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Maryville College ($15,352 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 22.3% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,316 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 249.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($30,782 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 37 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
GS vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Maryville 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 Maryville College and GS.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Georgia Southern University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,500)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College 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/