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Overview |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,945 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1026 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | savannahstate.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,784 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,452 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,687 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 12/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 845/980 | 780/940 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,006 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $357 |
Diversity |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Savannah State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Savannah State University is larger than than St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (2,945 students vs. 1,108 students)
Savannah State University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Savannah State University or St. Augustine's College?
- Saint Augustines College is 169.9% more expensive to attend than Savannah State University for in-state tuition ($10,968.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Savannah State University than Saint Augustines College ($14,784.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Savannah State University than St. Augustine's College ($9,452 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 7.6% lower than costs at Savannah State University ($8,942 vs. $9,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Savannah State University than Saint Augustines College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($12,687 vs. $11,769)
Which college is harder to get into, Savannah State University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Savannah State University .
- The average SAT score at Savannah State University (847) is 106 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming Savannah State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman Savannah State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (2.77) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
Savannah State University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Savannah State University or St. Augustine's College? 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 St. Augustine's College and Savannah State University.
- The graduation rate at Savannah State University is higher than Saint Augustines College (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Savannah State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $28,300)
- Savannah State University students graduate with a $614 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($34,006 vs. $34,620)
- Savannah State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($351 vs. $357)
- More St. Augustine's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Savannah State University students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/