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Overview |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $22,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $16,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 747 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 900/1040 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $266 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 541 students)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Kentucky Christian University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 148.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Eastern Kentucky University ($24,400.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Kentucky Christian University ($10,852 vs. $22,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 24.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,400 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,677 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 51 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,750)
- Eastern graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/