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Overview |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,840 students)
GS vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 137.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at USC Aiken than Georgia Southern University ($20,856.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than GS ($11,872 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 23.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,376 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 12.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,891 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 113 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
GS vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,200 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,600)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- GS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/