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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Austin Peay State University| Gordon College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon | CSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,129 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,142 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,255 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,304 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 3,129 students)
Gordon vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 1,085.3% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.8% higher at CSU than Gordon College ($30,380.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than CSU ($8,255 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 26.8% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,142 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Gordon College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 255.5% larger than aid received Gordon College ($22,411 vs. $6,304)
Gordon vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 179 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than CSU (76.1%)
Gordon vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or CSU? 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 CSU and Gordon.
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/