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Overview |
Eastern | King College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #638 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $32,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $32,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $23,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $24,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Eastern | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern | King College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,295 students)
Eastern vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or King College?
- King College is 234.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,902.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at King College than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,902.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than King College ($10,852 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 14.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,262 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than King College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 112.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,339 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 23 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than King College (54.4%)
Eastern vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or King College? 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 King College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,900)
- King College students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,695)
- King College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/