Best private colleges in Georgia

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- Location: Cleveland, GA
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $19,167
- SAT range: 1070-1170
- Niche grade:  B-
#10. Truett McConnell University
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- Location: Marietta, GA
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $28,276
- SAT range: 890-1060
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Life University
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- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $20,492
- SAT range: 1020-1140
- Niche grade:  B-
#8. Morehouse College
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- Location: Lookout Mountain, GA
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $25,536
- SAT range: 1070-1300
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Covenant College
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- Location: Mount Berry, GA
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $24,741
- SAT range: 1120-1320
- Niche grade:  B
#6. Berry College
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- Location: Demorest, GA
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Net price: $19,803
- SAT range: 1010-1220
- Niche grade:  B
#5. Piedmont University
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- Location: Decatur, GA
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $13,420
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  B
#4. Agnes Scott College
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- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Acceptance rate: 51%
- Net price: $28,527
- SAT range: 1050-1200
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Spelman College
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- Location: Macon, GA
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $21,164
- SAT range: 1180-1400
- Niche grade:  B+
#2. Mercer University
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- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Acceptance rate: 13%
- Net price: $28,367
- SAT range: 1420-1540
- Niche grade:  A+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Emory University
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