Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southwestern State University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | GS | ||
| 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 Southern University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or GS?
- Georgia Southern University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at GS than Georgia Southwestern State University ($15,425.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than GS ($12,186 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($8,978 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,472 vs. $8,806)
Georgia Southwestern vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 122 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or GS? 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 GS and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/