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Overview |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Waleska, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 1,141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | reinhardt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $26,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $26,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $16,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 1,083 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 39.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Reinhardt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $239 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Reinhardt University | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 1,141 students)
Gordon vs. Reinhardt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Reinhardt University?
- Reinhardt University is 914.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at Reinhardt University than Gordon College ($26,000.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Reinhardt University ($8,185 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 32.9% lower than costs at Reinhardt University ($9,257 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University than Gordon College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 109.2% larger than aid received Gordon College ($16,110 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Reinhardt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Reinhardt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reinhardt University or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Reinhardt University (953) is 102 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming Reinhardt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Gordon vs. Reinhardt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Reinhardt University? 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 Reinhardt University and Gordon.
- Graduates from Reinhardt University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $5,690 lower median federal student loan debt than Reinhardt University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,190)
- Gordon graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Reinhardt University graduates. ($180 vs. $239)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/