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Overview |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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 University of West Georgia based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 11,893 students)
University of West Georgia vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 118.3% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Eastern than University of West Georgia ($19,922.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of West Georgia ($10,806 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($10,360 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of West Georgia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 25.2% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($10,583 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 83 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
University of West Georgia vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at University of West Georgia is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $2,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/