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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University University of Scranton Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU| Eastern Kentucky University | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $277 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 424 students)
Eastern vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,086.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($10,806 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 25.3% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,360 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,583 vs. $9,241)
Eastern vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 112 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $17,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/