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Overview |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $215 |
Diversity |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GS | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,911 students)
GS vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 38.2% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at UVa-Wise than Georgia Southern University ($26,182.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than GS ($10,409 vs. $16,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 14% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,993 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 69.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($13,702 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 147 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at GS (3.36)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than GS (89.6%)
GS vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $2,173 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($20,827 vs. $23,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($215 vs. $237)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/