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Carrollton, GA · Dahlonega, GA
| University of West Georgia | University of North Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,786/yr | $9,823/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,339/yr | $6,981/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,970 | $17,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,523/yr | $7,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,957/yr | $10,118/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,471/yr | $12,059/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,810/yr | $13,481/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $188/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,782/yr | $12,770/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,799/yr | $12,770/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,470/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,312/yr | $3,790/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,981/yr | $18,177/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,088/yr | $5,285/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,800/yr | $16,503/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 20% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 52% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 950–1140 | 980–1210 |
| SAT average | 1032 | 1106 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–22 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 15–22 · Math 16–21 | English 17–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,399 | 11,633 |
| Students accepted | 4,147 | 8,394 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,361 | 3,914 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 33% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 53% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 29% | 18% |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 43% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,587/yr | $50,135/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,963–$69,802 | $31,299–$72,196 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 39% |
| White students graduating | 46% | 39% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 24% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 48% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,000/yr | $43,085/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 25% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 35% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $45,491/yr | $47,499/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Health Professions 16% · Psychology 11% | Liberal Arts & General Studies 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, Other — $96,760/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $99,714/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,520 | 16,146 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,234 | 969 |
| Average professor pay | $8,656/mo | $8,231/mo |
| Full-time professors | 57% | 72% |
| 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 | $36,595 | $44,262 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Dahlonega, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1906 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Men | 38% | 45% |
| Women | 62% | 55% |
| White students | 49% | 68% |
| Black students | 31% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 18% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 9.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,152/yr | $6,126/yr |
| Endowment | $49.0M | $85.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,835 | 2,789 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,010/yr | $6,760/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,632/yr | $4,658/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 420 | 223 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.8M | $1.5M |
| Athletics budget | $13.2M | $9.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.2M | $10.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $163,532 | $27,214 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.