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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $20,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $20,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $19,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $15,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | FWBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 389 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 411.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($20,796.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at FWBBC than Georgia Southwestern State University ($20,796.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than FWBBC ($11,779 vs. $19,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 13.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,416 vs. $9,574)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Georgia Southwestern State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,153 vs. $8,120)
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
Georgia Southwestern vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,500)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $270 lower median federal student loan debt than FWBBC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,270)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than FWBBC graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/