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Overview |
GS | SWU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
GS | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
GS | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,188 students)
GS vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 506.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at SWU than Georgia Southern University ($26,520.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than SWU ($16,957 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 3.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,654 vs. $10,993)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 132.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($18,771 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or GS .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at GS (3.36)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or SWU? 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 SWU and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Georgia Southern University and SWU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/