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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Tennessee Tech Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State Mars Hill University AUM DSC| Georgia Southwestern State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $193 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,070 students vs. 1,052 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 542.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($26,100.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($12,186 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 4.4% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,600 vs. $8,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($22,442 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 52 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,100)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($193 vs. $227)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/