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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | UNG | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Eastern | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $170 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UNG?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 134.3% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Eastern than University of North Georgia ($19,922.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than UNG ($10,806 vs. $11,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 15.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,360 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 39.7% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($10,583 vs. $7,574)
Eastern vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 15 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UNG? 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 UNG and Eastern.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $6,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $7,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($16,500 vs. $23,695)
- UNG graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($170 vs. $245)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/