- Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a public school while Young Harris College (YHC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- YHC has more expensive tuition of $32,305 than GSW ($15,702).
- YHC has tighter acceptance rate of 52.51% than GSW (67.47%).
- GSW is larger with 3,070 students than YHC (1,511 students).
Georgia Southwestern State University View More Rivals | Young Harris College View More Rivals | |
| #35 in Georgia | Rankings | #166 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Americus, GA | Location | Young Harris, GA |
GSW| Known as | YHC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master'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 | $32,305 |
| $4,408 Georgia residents $14,722 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,000 |
| $5,959 | Financial Aid | $21,731 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 67.47% | Acceptance Rate | 52.51% |
| 52.38% | Yield | 32.41% |
| 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,070 | Total Students | 1,511 |
| 2,473 | Undergraduate | 1,496 |
| 597 | Graduate | 15 |
| 1,089 | Online Enrollment | 418 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 42% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $40,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 950) $4,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,040) $5,130 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,578 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 116 Full-time 53 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 65 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 297 Full-time 89 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 159 Full-time 97 Part-time |
| $64,066 for Faculties $50,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,234 for Faculties $55,753 Part-time |