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Overview |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $34,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $19,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $29,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,417 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $234 |
Diversity |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GS | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,345 students)
GS vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 699.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($34,936.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Georgia Southern University ($34,936.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($16,957 vs. $19,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 16.4% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,993 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 261.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($29,177 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 211 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming GS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (77.9%)
GS vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (47% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $1,600 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,718 vs. $23,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/