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Overview |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $201 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,748 students)
Eastern vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Concord University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Eastern than Concord University ($19,922.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Eastern ($8,464 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 2.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,090 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Concord University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,120 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 34 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Concord 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 Concord University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Concord University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,695)
- Concord University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/