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Overview |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 8,816 students)
Eastern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Eastern than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,922.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,806 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 21.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,360 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,583 vs. $8,697)
Eastern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 73 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/