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Overview |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
| Location | Marietta, Georgia | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spsu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,417 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,722 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,390 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,562 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,879 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,535 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,212 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 65.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 9% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
Southern Polytechnic State University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Southern Polytechnic State University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 0 students)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Polytechnic State University or AU?
- Anderson University is 640.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Polytechnic State University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $4,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at AU than Southern Polytechnic State University ($32,710.00 vs. $15,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Polytechnic State University than AU ($10,562 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Polytechnic State University are 46.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,390 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Southern Polytechnic State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 335.2% larger than aid received Southern Polytechnic State University ($25,586 vs. $5,879)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Polytechnic State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Southern Polytechnic State University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southern Polytechnic State University (3.45)
- Southern Polytechnic State University has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than AU (52.8%)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Polytechnic State University or AU? 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 AU and Southern Polytechnic State University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Southern Polytechnic State University (48% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/