Catawba College vs Georgetown College

Catawba College and Georgetown College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Catawba, nestled in Salisbury, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Georgetown, located in Georgetown, Kentucky, stands out with its smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Catawba excels in the fields of Business, Education, and Health Professions, Georgetown shines in the areas of Business, Education, and Social Sciences. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Catawba College	Georgetown College
Overview
Location	Salisbury, North Carolina	Georgetown, Kentucky
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	72.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.1%	74.5%
Application fees
SAT range	990 - 1150	N/A
ACT range	18 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	33.0%
Students submitting ACT score	49.0%
Total number of applicants	2,199	2,764
Total number of admissions given out	1,234	2,060
Admitted students who chose to enroll	264	481
Yield rate	21.4%	23.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,262	$54,602
Average net price	$19,276	$15,028
Tuition	$32,380	$40,210
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,564 Meal plan: $4,566	Room/dormitory: $5,300 Meal plan: $5,690
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $26,327	100.0% Average amount $41,333
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $5,262	56.0% Average amount $4,937
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,314	7.0% Average amount $11,308

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,142 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%	1,259 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%
Graduate students	65 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%	366 Men 26.0% Women 74.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	5.2%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	688	1,555
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.8%	56.4%
Dropout rate	39.5%	43.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,918 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $55,370 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,677 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $35,554 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,810 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,518 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,672 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $30,810 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,419 Year 2: $22,482 Year 3: $29,367 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,770 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,693 Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $44,581 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,930 Year 2: $40,621 Year 3: $41,425 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,048 Year 3: $38,677 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,800 Year 2: $27,584 Year 3: $38,404 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $32,697 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,606 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,578 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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