- Both Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Albany State University (Albany State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Albany State has more expensive tuition of $16,656 than GSW ($15,702).
- Albany State has tighter acceptance rate of 65.68% than GSW (67.47%).
- Albany State is larger with 6,334 students than GSW (3,070 students).
Georgia Southwestern State University View More Rivals | Albany State University View More Rivals | |
| #35 in Georgia | Rankings | #32 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Americus, GA | Location | Albany, GA |
GSW| Known as | Albany State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,980 Georgia residents $15,702 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,934 Georgia residents $16,656 out-of-state |
| $4,408 Georgia residents $14,722 out-of-state | Graduate | $4,858 Georgia residents $15,136 out-of-state |
| $5,959 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 67.47% | Acceptance Rate | 65.68% |
| 52.38% | Yield | 33.44% |
| 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,070 | Total Students | 6,334 |
| 2,473 | Undergraduate | 5,812 |
| 597 | Graduate | 522 |
| 1,089 | Online Enrollment | 2,088 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 27% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 38% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950) $4,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,415) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,578 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 116 Full-time 53 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 203 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 297 Full-time 89 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 614 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| $64,066 for Faculties $50,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,785 for Faculties $50,681 Part-time |