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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $188 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Blue Mountain College | ||
| 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 Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 922 students)
Eastern vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 100.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Eastern than Blue Mountain College ($19,922.00 vs. $19,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Blue Mountain College ($10,806 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 22.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,452 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,229 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $5,431 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($18,264 vs. $23,695)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($188 vs. $245)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/