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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 | Cleary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $23,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $23,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $24,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $13,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 49.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 30.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $312 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,040 students)
Eastern vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 136.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($23,292.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Cleary College than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,292.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Cleary College ($10,852 vs. $24,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 9.1% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,735 vs. $12,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Cleary University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($13,563 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 78 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Cleary College (49.7%)
Eastern vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Cleary 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 Cleary College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $6,532 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $30,227)
- Eastern graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($245 vs. $312)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/