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WKU Georgia State NKU Kentucky KSU Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Georgia Clayton State University| Eastern Kentucky University | Georgia Gwinnett College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lawrenceville, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 11,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ggc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $3,214 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $10,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $7,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,626 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 44%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $205 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Georgia Gwinnett 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 Georgia Gwinnett College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 11,030 students)
Eastern vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Georgia Gwinnett College?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 197% more expensive to attend than Georgia Gwinnett College for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $3,214.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Eastern than Georgia Gwinnett College ($19,922.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia Gwinnett College ($10,806 vs. $10,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 38.2% lower than costs at Georgia Gwinnett College ($10,360 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia Gwinnett College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Georgia Gwinnett College ($10,583 vs. $7,243)
Eastern vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Georgia Gwinnett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Gwinnett College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Georgia Gwinnett College (2.88)
- Georgia Gwinnett College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Georgia Gwinnett 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 Georgia Gwinnett College and Eastern.
- Georgia Gwinnett College students graduate with a $3,820 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($19,875 vs. $23,695)
- Georgia Gwinnett College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($205 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Gwinnett College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/