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WKU NKU Kentucky JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Morehead State University VCU Marymount University Louisville Cumberland College Longwood University| Eastern Kentucky University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | SU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Eastern | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,260 students)
Eastern vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 254% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at SU than Eastern Kentucky University ($33,790.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SU ($10,806 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 8.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,360 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 121.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($23,467 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 23 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or SU? 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 SU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/