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Overview |
Eastern | Coker | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #961 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $25,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,121 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,263 students)
Eastern vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Coker?
- Coker College is 214% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Coker than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,864.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Coker ($10,852 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 7.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,882 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 122.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,453 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 68 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Coker? 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 Coker and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,600)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($23,695 vs. $28,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/