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Overview |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $30,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $20,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $24,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,623 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,108 students)
Eastern vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 211.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,650.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Muskingum than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,650.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Muskingum ($10,852 vs. $20,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 6.9% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,735 vs. $12,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Muskingum University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 112.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,325 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 44 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/