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Overview |
Georgia | CofC | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 10,885 students)
Georgia vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at CofC than University of Georgia ($35,338.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than CofC ($17,180 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 19.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,904 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Georgia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 21.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,559 vs. $9,499)
Georgia vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 111 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CofC (3.94)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or CofC? 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 CofC and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than College of Charleston (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $10,200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,200)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/