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Overview |
Spelman | UNG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Spelman | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
Spelman | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Spelman | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or UNG?
- Spelman College is 535.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Spelman than University of North Georgia ($25,880.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Spelman ($11,721 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 31.1% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,950 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than University of North Georgia (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 40.3% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,629 vs. $7,574)
Spelman vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 2 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or UNG? 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 UNG and Spelman.
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $7,200 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/