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Overview |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #1004 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
GS | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GS | Tusculum 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,303 students)
GS vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 507.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Tusculum College than Georgia Southern University ($26,558.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Tusculum College ($15,352 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 2.7% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,042 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 157% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($22,630 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 129 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
GS vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Tusculum College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tusculum College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Tusculum College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/