- Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a public school while Oglethorpe University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Oglethorpe University has more expensive tuition of $45,806 than GSW ($15,702).
- Oglethorpe University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.04% than GSW (67.47%).
- Oglethorpe University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than GSW (1,070).
- GSW is larger with 3,070 students than Oglethorpe University (1,491 students).
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| #35 in Georgia | Rankings | #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Americus, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
GSW| Known as | Oglethorpe | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,980 Georgia residents $15,702 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,806 |
| $4,408 Georgia residents $14,722 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $5,959 | Financial Aid | $35,151 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 67.47% | Acceptance Rate | 58.04% |
| 52.38% | Yield | 26.66% |
| 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,070 | Total Students | 1,491 |
| 2,473 | Undergraduate | 1,491 |
| 597 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,089 | Online Enrollment | 1,395 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $40,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950) $4,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,578 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 116 Full-time 53 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| 297 Full-time 89 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $64,066 for Faculties $50,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time |