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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 61.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 389 students)
Eastern vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Eastern than Simmons College of Kentucky ($20,520.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($10,852 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 44.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,136 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Simmons College of Kentucky (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($11,460 vs. $6,641)
Eastern vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Eastern .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Eastern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/