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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | SVU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $244 |
Diversity |
Eastern | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 967 students)
Eastern vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($19,790.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Eastern than Southern Virginia University ($20,520.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SVU ($10,852 vs. $25,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 25.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,376 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($11,460 vs. $7,775)
Eastern vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 13 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or SVU? 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 SVU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Southern Virginia University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $41 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,654 vs. $23,695)
- SVU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/