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Overview |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $20,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $20,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $8,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $23,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $13,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,163 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $261 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Columbia College | ||
| 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,572 students)
Eastern vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 110.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($20,650.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Columbia College than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,650.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Columbia College ($10,852 vs. $23,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 37.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,550 vs. $11,735)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Columbia College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($13,961 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 57 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,700)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,569 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,264)
- Eastern graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/