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Overview |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 553 students)
Eastern vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Randolph than Eastern Kentucky University ($27,270.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Randolph ($10,806 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.3% lower than costs at Randolph College ($10,360 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 86% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($19,688 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 14 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/