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 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 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 | ||
| Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 | ||||
| Clayton State University | $5,068 / $15,790 | 56.32% | 34% | 16:1 | 5,847 |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 / $15,702 | 73.18% | 36% | 17:1 | 3,070 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 / $15,441 | 69.63% | 38% | 18:1 | 18,029 |
| Kennesaw State University | $5,786 / $17,040 | 67.85% | 46% | 22:1 | 43,190 |
| Average | $3,398 / $9,470 | - | 0.00% | 17.00:1 | 4,120 |