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Overview |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,086 students)
Eastern vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 244.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Heidelberg University than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,900.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Heidelberg University ($10,806 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8.8% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($10,360 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 151% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($26,562 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 5 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Heidelberg University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $28,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/