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WKU Tennessee State University NKU Kentucky Central State University Morehead State University ISU Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University NCAT| Eastern Kentucky University | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | KY State | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #1018 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $8,088 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $12,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $8,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $9,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $9,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,001 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 820/1010 | ||
| 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 | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eastern | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | KY State | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,689 students)
Eastern vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or KY State?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Eastern than Kentucky State University ($20,520.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Eastern ($9,672 vs. $10,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 43.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,186 vs. $11,735)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Kentucky State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($11,460 vs. $9,850)
Eastern vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 97 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or KY State? 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 KY State and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Kentucky State University (38% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $6,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,305 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($23,695 vs. $29,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/