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Overview |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 3,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #328 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $9,146 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $21,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $15,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 84% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 2,883 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $246 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 3,727 students)
Georgia State vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Georgia State University ($32,400.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,390 vs. $21,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 78.5% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($9,146 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 38.1% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($15,095 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 17 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Georgia State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Georgia State University (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $12,000 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,200)
- Georgia State University students graduate with a $113 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($23,699 vs. $23,812)
- Georgia State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/