Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton State College | Albany, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Gordon State College | Barnesville, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $3,398 for State residents and $9,470 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton State College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| College of Coastal Georgia | $3,483 / $10,389 | 98.33% | 22% | 23:1 | 3,147 |
| University of Georgia | $11,180 / $30,220 | 42.55% | 88% | 17:1 | 40,607 |
| Gordon State College | $3,475 / $10,381 | 93.32% | 22% | 21:1 | 3,135 |
| University of West Georgia | $5,971 / $17,024 | 80.12% | 43% | 16:1 | 11,893 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $4,458 / $13,244 | 93.64% | 19% | 18:1 | 11,030 |
| Average | $3,398 / $9,470 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 4,120 |