Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $9,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1025/1160 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $230 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern | Martin Methodist College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 934 students)
Eastern vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Martin Methodist College?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 6% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Eastern than Martin Methodist College ($19,922.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Martin Methodist College ($10,806 vs. $16,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 20.5% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,600 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($10,583 vs. $9,039)
Eastern vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $1,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,315 vs. $23,695)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/