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Overview |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,811 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #693 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,774 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,769 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,054 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,214 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,454 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $245 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Eastern | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 6,811 students)
Georgia College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Georgia College than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,688.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia College ($10,852 vs. $19,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.3% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($11,735 vs. $11,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($11,460 vs. $8,054)
Georgia College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 115 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Georgia College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Georgia College & State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $37,900)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $1,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,695)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/