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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 8,804 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #714 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,903 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,379 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $11,298 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $14,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $11,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 11,648 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 7,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 890/1110 | ||
| 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 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $244 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,804 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 143.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Eastern Illinois University ($14,786.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than EIU ($11,779 vs. $14,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 18% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,574 vs. $11,298)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Georgia Southwestern State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 37% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($11,122 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 43 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than EIU (67.8%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or EIU? 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 EIU and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,650)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($227 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/