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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,786.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($12,186 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 39.7% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($8,978 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,472 vs. $8,697)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 12 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/