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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong State University | Savannah, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, 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 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 | ||||
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $4,980 / $15,702 | 73.18% | 36% | 17:1 | 3,070 |
| 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 |
| University of North Georgia | $5,009 / $15,441 | 69.63% | 38% | 18:1 | 18,029 |
| Average | $5,439 / $15,900 | - | 0.00% | 16.00:1 | 7,041 |