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Americus, GA · Savannah, GA
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Savannah State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,019/yr | $8,172/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,477/yr | $6,739/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,851 | $28,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,935/yr | $7,033/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,508/yr | $9,882/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,373/yr | $12,694/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,415/yr | $12,597/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $200/mo | $297/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,850/yr | $12,602/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,500/yr | $7,762/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,390/yr | $717/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,484/yr | $17,191/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,220/yr | $5,750/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,572/yr | $19,043/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 43% | 68% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 65% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 75% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 890–1110 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 978 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 16–22 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,045 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,578 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 533 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 34% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Required | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 41% | 28% |
| Freshmen who come back | 58% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,757/yr | $37,981/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,438–$69,561 | $20,193–$56,131 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 31% |
| White students graduating | 43% | 11% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 64% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,047/yr | $27,494/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 65% | 58% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 16% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 27% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 27% |
| Students who transfer out | 42% | 40% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,858/yr | $33,514/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Health Professions 22% · Education 20% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 20% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 5% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $97,855/yr | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians — $51,654/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.1% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,424 | 2,833 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 676 | 227 |
| Average professor pay | $8,122/mo | $8,445/mo |
| Full-time professors | 71% | 59% |
| 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 | $35,856 | $24,120 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Americus, GA | Savannah, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1906 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Men | 32% | 37% |
| Women | 68% | 63% |
| White students | 54% | 2.6% |
| Black students | 35% | 86% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 35% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 26% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,119/yr | $4,684/yr |
| Endowment | $38.9M | $12.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 952 | 1,803 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,700/yr | $7,470/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,874/yr | $2,150/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 166 | 313 |
| Athletic scholarships | $779,225 | $858,138 |
| Athletics budget | $3.4M | $3.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.4M | $3.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $5,878 | $7,635 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.