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Overview |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 361 students)
Eastern vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,316.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,852 vs. $14,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.4% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,735 vs. $12,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,460 vs. $10,867)
Eastern vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 85 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/