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Tarleton UNT SHSU VSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK| Georgia Southwestern State University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 17% | ||
| 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 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $212 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or A&M Commerce?
- Texas A&M University Commerce is 17.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($4,790.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at A&M Commerce than Georgia Southwestern State University ($17,030.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than A&M Commerce ($12,186 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($8,978 vs. $9,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Texas A&M University Commerce (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 5.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($9,983 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 13 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Georgia Southwestern students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $3,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($212 vs. $227)
- More A&M Commerce 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/