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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| Gainesville State College | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $245 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 4% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 331.7% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at Eastern than Gainesville State College ($20,520.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 58.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,408 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Gainesville State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($11,460 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Gainesville College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/