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Overview |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #515 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | catawba.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $32,868 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $32,868 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $26,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,199 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Catawba College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,172 students)
Eastern vs. Catawba College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Catawba College?
- Catawba College is 244.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,868.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Catawba College than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,868.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Catawba College ($10,806 vs. $19,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 11.7% lower than costs at Catawba College ($10,360 vs. $11,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catawba College students is 154.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($26,913 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Catawba College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Catawba College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catawba College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Catawba College (990)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Catawba College (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Catawba College has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Catawba College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Catawba 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 Catawba College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Catawba College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Catawba College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Catawba College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Catawba College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Catawba College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/