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Overview |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,615 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,246 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,303 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,657 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,419 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 16,151 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.2% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 5,047 students)
Georgia vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 266.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($35,848.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Lipscomb than University of Georgia ($35,848.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Lipscomb ($16,303 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 31.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,246 vs. $14,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Georgia (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 132.4% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($27,096 vs. $11,657)
Georgia vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 76 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Georgia (37.2%)
Georgia vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Lipscomb University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,900)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $1,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($19,146 vs. $20,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/