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WKU Old Dominion Longwood University JMU NKU VSU Kentucky Virginia Tech VCU Mason Morehead State University University of Lynchburg| Eastern Kentucky University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | RU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern | RU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,718 students)
Eastern vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or RU?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 17% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at RU than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,246.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than RU ($10,806 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,360 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,583 vs. $9,733)
Eastern vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or RU? 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 RU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,695)
- RU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/