by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a GSW degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how GSW measures up.
GSW is ranked #1,095 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Georgia, it ranks #40 of 99 for value.
Among the majors GSW offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Human Resources | #44 of 138 |
| General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | #44 of 138 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #44 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #44 of 252 |
| Human Resource Management | #56 of 168 |
| Elementary Education | #150 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #184 of 789 |
| Marketing | #187 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #187 of 534 |
| Accounting / Finance | #189 of 708 |
Read the full GSW value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Georgia Southwestern State University is ranked #28 out of #100 in Georgia for quality and #40 out of #99 for Georgia value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the GSW financial aid page to be sure.
Georgia Southwestern State University is ranked #1,095 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Georgia Southwestern State University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at GSW costs about $14,005. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $56,020 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,294 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,019 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,005 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $56,020 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the GSW net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a GSW degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,176 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,020 | #1,095 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,076 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $81,176 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,020 | #40 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $48,076 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at GSW shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,602 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,031 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,237 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,813 |
| Over $110K | $15,617 |
About 76% of GSW undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,064 per year. Get more details on the GSW financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average GSW cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.