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Overview |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $15,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 13,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 3,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1050/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Spelman | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Spelman?
- Spelman College is 1,036.6% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Spelman than Macon State College ($25,880.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 132.1% lower than costs at Spelman College ($6,750 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($10,629 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Macon State has a higher acceptance rate (46.9%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Macon State vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or Spelman? 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 Spelman and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Macon State College (77% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/