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Overview |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 4,121 students)
University of West Georgia vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or AU?
- Anderson University is 606% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at AU than University of West Georgia ($30,860.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than AU ($15,625 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 0.9% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($11,230 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of West Georgia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 188.8% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($24,409 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 133 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than AU (45.4%)
University of West Georgia vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of West Georgia (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $2,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,500)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/