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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 5,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $7,599 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $17,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $13,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 880/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $208 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 21% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Carey University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,448 students vs. 5,114 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 162.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.6% higher at William Carey University than Grambling State University ($13,500.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than GSU- Grambling ($17,192 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 44.6% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,599 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Grambling State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($13,564 vs. $8,763)
GSU- Grambling vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 200 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- William Carey University has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or William Carey 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 William Carey University and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Grambling State University (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from William Carey University earn on average $8,500 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $32,400)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $17,805 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($20,192 vs. $37,997)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($208 vs. $392)
- More William Carey University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/