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Overview |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,140 students)
Eastern vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Augusta University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Augusta University than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,270.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Augusta University ($10,806 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 3.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,998 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Augusta University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Augusta University ($10,583 vs. $8,995)
Eastern vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 17 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Eastern.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $37,900)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $8,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,695)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/