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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Ole Miss Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $188 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 922 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 370.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Blue Mountain College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($19,120.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Blue Mountain College ($12,186 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 6.2% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,452 vs. $8,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Blue Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($14,229 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Blue Mountain College (990) is 23 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain College and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $3,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($18,264 vs. $22,000)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($188 vs. $227)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/