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WKU NKU Liberty University Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU| Eastern Kentucky University | Columbia International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,481 students)
Eastern vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Columbia International University?
- Columbia International University is 168.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Columbia International University than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,620.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Columbia International University ($10,806 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 4.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,950 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Columbia International University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 78% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($18,834 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 17 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Eastern vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Columbia International University? 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 International University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,695)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/