Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong State University | Savannah, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| East Georgia State College | Swainsboro, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Georgia Highlands College | Rome, 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 Military College - Fairburn | Fairburn, GA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | Stone Mountain, GA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,439 for State residents and $15,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong State University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| East Georgia State College | $2,736 / $9,088 | - | 13% | 23:1 | 1,873 |
| Georgia Highlands College | $2,944 / $9,296 | - | 18% | 20:1 | 4,768 |
| University of West Georgia | $5,971 / $17,024 | 80.12% | 43% | 16:1 | 11,893 |
| Georgia Military College - Fairburn | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Georgia Military College - Stone Mountain | $8,112 / $8,112 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $5,439 / $15,900 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 7,041 |