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Overview |
Eastern | LRC | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,068 students)
Eastern vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or LRC?
- La Roche College is 228.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at LRC than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,334.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than LRC ($10,806 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 24.4% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,360 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than La Roche College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 97.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($20,948 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 89 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or LRC? 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 LRC and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,305 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/