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Overview |
Georgia | AU | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $277 |
Diversity |
Georgia | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 4,325 students)
Georgia vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or AU?
- Anderson University is 234.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at AU than University of Georgia ($32,710.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than AU ($16,303 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 9.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,246 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of Georgia (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 119.5% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($25,586 vs. $11,657)
Georgia vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 174 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AU (3.72)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Anderson University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $18,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,500)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,716 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,146 vs. $26,862)
- Georgia graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($197 vs. $277)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/