Georgia Southwestern vs Athens State

Georgia Southwestern State University and Athens State University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Georgia Southwestern, nestled in the charming town of Americus, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Athens State, situated in the vibrant city of Athens, attracts a diverse student body, with a larger international student population. While Georgia Southwestern excels in fields like Business, Education, and Nursing, Athens State shines in programs such as Engineering, Computer Science, and Health Sciences. Both universities prioritize student success, reflected in their strong graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	Georgia Southwestern State University
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Americus, Georgia
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		54.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	85.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	990 - 1170
ACT range	N/A	19 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		8.0%
Total number of applicants		1,651
Total number of admissions given out		1,413
Admitted students who chose to enroll		385
Yield rate		27.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		In state: $19,268 Out of state: $29,990
Average net price		$12,698
Tuition		In state: $4,064 Out of state: $14,786
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,200 Meal plan: $4,400
Available payment plans		Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		98.0% Average amount $7,607
Students receiving federal student loan		57.0% Average amount $5,198
Students taking out private loans		3.0% Average amount $8,163

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	2,466 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	691 Men 22.0% Women 78.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	8.5%
International students	0.1%	6.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	950
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Georgia Florida North Carolina Alabama Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Education Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	34.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	16.3%
Transferred out	N/A	45.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,375 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $63,593 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,491 Year 2: $44,635 Year 3: $49,313 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,600 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $48,152 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,129 Year 2: $36,914 Year 3: $42,196 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,165 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $41,280 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,022 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $35,186 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,622 Year 2: $33,053 Year 3: $34,918 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,666 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $25,078 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,945 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,685 Year 2: $32,391 Year 3: N/A

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