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Overview |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,027 students)
Eastern vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 253.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Eastern Kentucky University ($33,750.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($10,806 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.8% lower than costs at College of Mount St. Joseph ($10,360 vs. $10,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 137.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,149 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
Eastern vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $6,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,305 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($23,695 vs. $28,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/