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KSU GS ECU ASU Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer UNC Charlotte Georgia Gwinnett College UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Georgia State University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
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 | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 11,635 students)
Georgia State vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or WCU?
- Georgia State University is 615.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($7,158.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347.8% higher at Georgia State than Western Carolina University ($22,389.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Georgia State ($13,022 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 23.7% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($11,173 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 155.5% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($11,563 vs. $4,526)
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 Georgia State University (1056) is 24 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) 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 (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,689 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,699)
- WCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/