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WKU WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M NKU Kentucky Morgan State ECU Hampton University| Eastern Kentucky University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | NCAT | ||
| 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 NCAT based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 13,487 students)
Eastern vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or NCAT?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 169.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Eastern than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,922.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Eastern ($9,189 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,179 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($10,583 vs. $10,082)
Eastern vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 118 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Eastern vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $5,305 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,695 vs. $29,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/