- Both University of West Georgia and Georgia College & State University (Georgia College) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Georgia College has more expensive tuition of $28,178 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- University of West Georgia has tighter acceptance rate of 58.62% than Georgia College (78.99%).
- Georgia College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than University of West Georgia (1,030).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than Georgia College (6,315 students).
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| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #26 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Milledgeville, GA |
| Known as | Georgia College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,998 Georgia residents $28,178 out-of-state |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,782 Georgia residents $20,336 out-of-state |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $8,155 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 78.99% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 44.67% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 6,315 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 5,265 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 1,050 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 725 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,237) $7,254 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 340 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,531 for Faculties $51,966 Part-time |