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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Eastern than Georgia Southwestern State University ($19,922.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia Southwestern ($10,806 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,978 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,583 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 61 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,695)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/