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Overview |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 14,324 students)
Georgia State vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Georgia State than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,389.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia State ($10,806 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 33.4% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,360 vs. $13,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,563 vs. $10,583)
Georgia State vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 28 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Georgia State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Georgia State vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,695 vs. $23,699)
- Eastern Kentucky University and Georgia State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($245 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State 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/