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Overview |
Eastern | AU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 960/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | AU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | AU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,378 students)
Eastern vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or AU?
- Averett University is 290.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at AU than Eastern Kentucky University ($38,400.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than AU ($10,852 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.9% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,735 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 138% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($27,274 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 115 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AU (3.07)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than AU (47.8%)
Eastern vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or AU? 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 AU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans 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 https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/