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Overview |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Carrollton, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 11,893 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #929 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | westga.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $15,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 4,783 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 3,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TROY | University of West Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than University of West Georgia based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 11,893 students)
TROY vs. University of West Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or University of West Georgia?
- Troy University is 113% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at TROY than University of West Georgia ($18,624.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than University of West Georgia ($13,187 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 49.1% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($7,599 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia than Troy University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 4.2% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($8,806 vs. $8,452)
TROY vs. University of West Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or University of West Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of West Georgia or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 101 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
TROY vs. University of West Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or University of West Georgia? 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 University of West Georgia and TROY.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Troy University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $1,000 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,400)
- University of West Georgia and TROY graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of West Georgia and TROY graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/