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Georgia State KSU WKU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU NKU CofC| Georgia Southern University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Eastern | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
GS | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GS | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GS | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,324 students)
GS vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 118.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Eastern than Georgia Southern University ($19,922.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than GS ($10,806 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 0.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,316 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($10,583 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 61 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
GS vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or Eastern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Eastern and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,695)
- GS graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/