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Overview |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 919 students)
Eastern vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 231.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at OC Comets than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,664.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than OC Comets ($10,806 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8.5% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,360 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 120.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($23,361 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 97 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/