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Brunswick, GA · Atlanta, GA
| College of Coastal Georgia | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,261/yr | $11,453/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,298/yr | $10,380/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $15,039 | $20,903 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,494/yr | $10,367/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,022/yr | $12,528/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,785/yr | $15,622/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,646/yr | $16,785/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $159/mo | $222/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,012/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,488/yr | $16,002/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,850/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,232/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,924/yr | $17,608/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $3,616/yr | $3,104/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $10,936/yr | $10,064/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 28% | 24% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 875–1100 | 760–1020 |
| SAT average | 1000 | 919 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–22 | 15–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–21 · Math 17–22 | English 14–21 · Math 15–17 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,548 | 13,065 |
| Students accepted | 2,510 | 13,012 |
| Students who enrolled | 714 | 3,468 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 26% | 22% |
| Freshmen who come back | 59% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $39,318/yr | $47,384/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $19,732–$59,937 | $24,994–$72,355 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 29% | 22% |
| White students graduating | 29% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 17% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 20% | No data reported |
| Asian students graduating | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $35,382/yr | $37,844/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 51% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 6.4% |
| Pell students who graduate | 23% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | 27% | 31% |
| Low-income students who finish | 24% | 29% |
| Students who transfer out | 40% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,753/yr | $42,670/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 40% · Health Professions 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Liberal Arts & General Studies 94% · Health Professions 6% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 40% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 94% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 6% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | No data reported |
| 4th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,587/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,883/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.8% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,979 | 13,693 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $8,029/mo | $6,186/mo |
| Full-time professors | 73% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $29,123 | $27,922 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1958 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Men | 29% | 38% |
| Women | 71% | 62% |
| White students | 59% | 13% |
| Black students | 21% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.4% | 17% |
| Asian students | 1.8% | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 6.8% | 0.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 35% | 56% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 23% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,600/yr | $4,667/yr |
| Endowment | $10.7M | $2.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 654 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,150/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,936/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 7 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 71 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $349,446 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $1.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $1.6M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $3,030 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.