Eastern vs. AU

Eastern Kentucky University and Averett University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Eastern Kentucky University
Averett University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: AU (56.6% admitted vs 77.6%). Typical SAT 1030 vs 980.
  • Cheaper after aid: Eastern. Average net price is $12,279 vs $23,471 at AU.
  • Graduation: Eastern 38% vs AU 41%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Eastern $37,900 vs AU $48,400 (median).
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Key differences

Eastern Kentucky University Averett University
Acceptance rate
AU more selective
Eastern77.6%
AU56.6%
SAT range (middle 50%)
AU higher
Eastern880-1080
AU926-1143
Average net price
Eastern $11,192 less
Eastern$12,279
AU$23,471
In-state tuition
Eastern $28,230 less
Eastern$10,320
AU$38,550
Out-of-state tuition
Eastern $17,320 less
Eastern$21,230
AU$38,550
Graduation rate
AU +3 pts
Eastern38%
AU41%
Median earnings (10 years)
AU +$10,500
Eastern$37,900
AU$48,400

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Eastern 17,024
  • AU 2,573
  • Admitted
  • Eastern 13,212
  • AU 1,456
  • Acceptance rate
  • Eastern 77.6%
  • AU 56.6%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Eastern 19.9%
  • AU 18.1%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Eastern 980
  • AU 1030
  • Typical ACT score
  • Eastern 22
  • AU 21
  • Average high school GPA
  • Eastern 3.39
  • AU 3.07
  • Typical high school grades
  • Eastern B+
  • AU B
  • Admissions standards
  • Eastern Very Easy
  • AU Moderate
  • Applicant competition
  • Eastern
  • AU Low
  • SAT range
  • Eastern 880-1080
  • AU 926-1143
  • ACT range
  • Eastern 19-25
  • AU 15-28
  • Submit test scores
  • Eastern Test optional
  • AU Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Eastern Aug 1, 2027
  • AU
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Eastern $10,320
  • AU $38,550
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Eastern $21,230
  • AU $38,550
  • Room & board
  • Eastern $12,268
  • AU $14,530
  • Average net price
  • Eastern $12,279
  • AU $23,471
  • Average grant aid
  • Eastern $11,468
  • AU $29,998
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Eastern 98%
  • AU 99%
  • Graduation rate
  • Eastern 38%
  • AU 41%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Eastern $37,900
  • AU $48,400
  • Making student loan payments
  • Eastern 49%
  • AU 51%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Eastern $23,695
  • AU $25,000
  • Median loan payment
  • Eastern $245
  • AU $258
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Eastern 17:1
  • AU 16:1
  • Popular majors
  • Eastern
    • Health Professions (16%)
    • Education (16%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (14%)
    • Business (9%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%)
  • AU
    • Business (23%)
    • Education (10%)
    • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)
    • Computer and Information Sciences (7%)
  • Location
  • Eastern Richmond, KY
  • AU Danville, VA
  • Setting
  • Eastern Distant Town
  • AU Small City
  • Total enrollment
  • Eastern 15,673
  • AU 1,476
  • Type
  • Eastern Public 4 Year
  • AU Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Eastern #886
  • AU #637

Comparable Facts

Compare Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY with Averett University in Danville, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Eastern Kentucky University is larger than AU based on total student enrollment (15,673 students vs. 1,476 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY (Distant Town setting); Averett University is in Danville, VA (Small City setting).
  • Eastern Kentucky University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Eastern Kentucky University 17:1; Averett University 16:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 15.6% lower than at Averett University ($12,268 vs. $14,530).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 81.6% higher at AU than at Eastern Kentucky University (about $17,320 more per year; $38,550 vs. $21,230).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Averett University than at Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 161.6% larger than aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students ($29,998 vs. $11,468).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Eastern than at AU (22 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Eastern and AU.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Eastern Aug 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Eastern average a 3.39 high school GPA, 0.32 higher than at AU (3.07).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Eastern vs. 18.1% at AU.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Eastern Kentucky University graduates have a $1,305 lower median loan debt than AU graduates ($23,695 vs. $25,000).
  • Among borrowers, Eastern graduates have an estimated $13 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than AU graduates ($245 vs. $258).
  • More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation (51% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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