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WKU NKU Kentucky Holy Cross College Morehead State University St. Andrews University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Loyola Murray State University Campbellsville University| Eastern Kentucky University | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Georgetown College | ||
| 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,548 students)
Eastern vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 325.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Georgetown College than Eastern Kentucky University ($40,610.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgetown College ($10,806 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8.2% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,360 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 280.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($40,308 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 17 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Georgetown College has a higher acceptance rate (71.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/