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Barnesville, GA · Mangilao, GU
| Gordon State College | University of Guam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,105/yr | $8,598/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $6,912/yr | $7,105/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,500 | $16,786 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $6,817/yr | $7,468/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,435/yr | $9,639/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,326/yr | $11,272/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $12,615/yr | $14,692/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $186/mo | $178/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,444/yr | $7,283/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,002/yr | $15,957/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $2,150/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,376/yr | $2,490/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $14,771/yr | $14,961/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $3,628/yr | $6,110/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $10,948/yr | $11,414/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 48% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 12% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 890–1130 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1023 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–24 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–22 · Math 15–21 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,126 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 1,845 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 729 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 40% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 8% | 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 | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | 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 | 20% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 51% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $37,871/yr | $35,946/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,411–$55,521 | $20,340–$50,179 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 28% | 36% |
| White students graduating | 33% | 38% |
| Black students graduating | 12% | 25% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 14% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,163/yr | $28,270/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 57% | 56% |
| Graduate on time | 8.9% | 12% |
| Pell students who graduate | 16% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 21% | 6.7% |
| Low-income students who finish | 19% | 6.8% |
| Students who transfer out | 47% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,740/yr | $32,228/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 11% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 13% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $77,695/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $26,880/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,544 | 2,515 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 347 |
| Average professor pay | $7,589/mo | $10,400/mo |
| Full-time professors | 43% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $29,199 | $27,240 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Mangilao, GU |
| Region | Southeast | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1852 | 1952 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Men | 32% | 43% |
| Women | 68% | 57% |
| White students | 48% | 1.5% |
| Black students | 40% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.3% | 0.8% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 45% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 34% | 20% |
| Students age 25+ | 20% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,910/yr | $10,123/yr |
| Endowment | $4.8M | $31.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 782 | 208 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,892/yr | $2,268/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,200/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 12 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| 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 | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NJCAA Division I | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 4 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 91 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $79,250 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $366,720 | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $442,596 | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $4,000 | 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.