SWU vs. UNG

Comparable Facts

Compare Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC with University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of North Georgia is larger than SWU based on total student enrollment (19,291 students vs. 980 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southern Wesleyan University is located in Central, SC (Distant Town setting); University of North Georgia is in Dahlonega, GA (Distant Town setting).
• Southern Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of North Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southern Wesleyan University 10:1; University of North Georgia 19:1.

SWU vs. UNG Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, SWU or UNG? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than SWU ($11,157 vs. $20,134).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 20.7% lower than at University of North Georgia ($10,126 vs. $12,770).
• Southern Wesleyan University is 463.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than UNG (about $24,515 more per year; $29,800.00 vs. $5,285.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 80.6% higher at SWU than at University of North Georgia (about $13,297 more per year; $29,800.00 vs. $16,503.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than at University of North Georgia (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 169.8% larger than aid received by University of North Georgia students ($19,498 vs. $7,226).

SWU vs. UNG Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, SWU or UNG? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UNG and SWU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Southern Wesleyan University (1130) is 30 points higher than at UNG (1100).
• Incoming SWU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 22 at UNG).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southern Wesleyan University 1040/1210; University of North Georgia 980/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Southern Wesleyan University 22/28; University of North Georgia 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: SWU - Test optional; UNG - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UNG Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman SWU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UNG (3.5).
• SWU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UNG (67.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 33.4% at SWU vs. 47.9% at UNG.

SWU vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for SWU and UNG? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Southern Wesleyan University's six-year graduation rate is 42%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UNG.
• Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn a median of about $700 more per year than UNG graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,800 vs. $44,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of North Georgia graduates have a $10,500 lower median loan debt than SWU graduates ($16,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UNG graduates have an estimated $109 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than SWU graduates ($170 vs. $279).
• More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.