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Overview |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Maryville College | ||
| 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,069 students)
Eastern vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 286.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Maryville College than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,880.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Maryville College ($10,806 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 21.8% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,360 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 190.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($30,782 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 24 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/