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Overview |
Macon State | EWU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
Macon State | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Macon State | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $215 |
Diversity |
Macon State | EWU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 10% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macon State | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 220.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.2% higher at EWU than Macon State College ($24,833.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 120.4% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($6,750 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Macon State College (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($8,756 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or EWU? 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 EWU and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Macon State College (46% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/