- Both Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Savannah State University (Savannah State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Savannah State has more expensive tuition of $16,218 than GSW ($15,702).
- Savannah State has tighter acceptance rate of 55.75% than GSW (67.47%).
- GSW is larger with 3,070 students than Savannah State (2,945 students).
Georgia Southwestern State University View More Rivals | Savannah State University View More Rivals | |
| #35 in Georgia | Rankings | #20 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Americus, GA | Location | Savannah, GA |
GSW| Known as | Savannah State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,980 Georgia residents $15,702 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,498 Georgia residents $16,218 out-of-state |
| $4,408 Georgia residents $14,722 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,120 Georgia residents $18,852 out-of-state |
| $5,959 | Financial Aid | $11,227 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 67.47% | Acceptance Rate | 55.75% |
| 52.38% | Yield | 34.96% |
| 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,070 | Total Students | 2,945 |
| 2,473 | Undergraduate | 2,740 |
| 597 | Graduate | 205 |
| 1,089 | Online Enrollment | 374 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,000 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950) $4,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $7,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,578 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $2,150 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 116 Full-time 53 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 154 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 297 Full-time 89 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 452 Full-time 61 Part-time |
| $64,066 for Faculties $50,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,491 for Faculties $47,554 Part-time |