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ECSU GS KSU Mercer Georgia State SCSU Georgia CCSU Auburn North Georgia Berry College Alabama| Western Connecticut State University | Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 6,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 38.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Georgia College | ||
| 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Georgia College?
- Georgia College & State University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Georgia College than Western Connecticut State University ($26,688.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Georgia College ($15,862 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 33.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,948 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,057 vs. $8,610)
WestConn vs. Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Georgia College (80%)
WestConn vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Georgia College? 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 Georgia College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/