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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Mercer Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel| Georgia State University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 17,275 students)
Georgia State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Georgia State than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($22,389.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than WCU ($17,589 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 3% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,816 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 112.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,563 vs. $5,443)
Georgia State vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 16 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or WCU? 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 WCU and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Georgia State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,800 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,200)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,699)
- WCU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/