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Georgia State KSU ECU ASU Georgia VSU UNC Charlotte North Georgia UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville Georgia College Mercer| Georgia Southern University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | WCU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
GS | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GS | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 11,635 students)
GS vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or WCU?
- Georgia Southern University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.5% higher at GS than Western Carolina University ($15,425.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than GS ($13,022 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 8.3% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,316 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is 94.6% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($8,806 vs. $4,526)
GS vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 57 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WCU (84.8%)
GS vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or WCU? 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 WCU and GS.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Georgia Southern University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,700 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $990 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/