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Overview |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1000/1175 | ||
| 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 | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $221 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Johnson University | ||
| 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 Johnson University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 939 students)
Eastern vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Eastern than Johnson University ($19,922.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Johnson University ($10,806 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 19.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,664 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Johnson University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Johnson University ($10,583 vs. $9,423)
Eastern vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 7 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Eastern vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Johnson 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 Johnson University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,380 vs. $23,695)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($221 vs. $245)
- More Johnson 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/