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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $219 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Georgia Southwestern than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($14,786.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than UNK ($11,779 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 24.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,574 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 8.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,779 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 82 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or UNK? 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 UNK and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (61% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($219 vs. $227)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/