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Overview |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $170 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or UNG?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 155.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at USC Aiken than University of North Georgia ($20,856.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than USC Aiken ($11,721 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 42.7% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($8,376 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 30.6% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,891 vs. $7,574)
USC Aiken vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 37 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming UNG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UNG (69.6%)
USC Aiken vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $4,500 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,600)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($16,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($170 vs. $268)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/