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Overview |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Kentucky?
- Georgetown College is 253.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Georgetown College than University of Kentucky ($40,610.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Kentucky ($15,152 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 30.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,210 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 185.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($40,308 vs. $14,114)
Georgetown College vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 98 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is the same as at University of Kentucky (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/