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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $144 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at CSUMB than Georgia Southwestern State University ($17,622.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Georgia Southwestern ($11,435 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 81.1% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($8,978 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,472 vs. $8,702)
Georgia Southwestern vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at CSUMB is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $7,200 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,100)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($144 vs. $227)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/