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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 57 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $19,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $7,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 57 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 233.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Williamson Christian College ($14,786.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than WCC ($11,779 vs. $19,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 60.3% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($9,574 vs. $15,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Georgia Southwestern State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($8,120 vs. $7,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman WCC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
Georgia Southwestern vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or WCC? 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 WCC and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (100% vs. 30%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/