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VSU ABAC Baylor LSUS Savannah State University GS NSU Columbus State Xavier University of Louisiana Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State| Georgia Southwestern State University | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $183 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | LSUA | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (5,330 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or LSUA?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($14,786.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Georgia Southwestern ($8,081 vs. $11,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,574 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,120 vs. $6,874)
Georgia Southwestern vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 17 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Southwestern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or LSUA? 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 LSUA and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Southwestern is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (30% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $4,293 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($183 vs. $227)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/