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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 641 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $11,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $15,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $24,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 1,384 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 876/943 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 641 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Wesleyan College?
- Wesleyan College is 550.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Wesleyan College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($26,450.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Wesleyan College ($11,779 vs. $15,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,574 vs. $11,326)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Georgia Southwestern State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 204.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($24,714 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or 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 Wesleyan College and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Georgia Southwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/