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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 Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | SWU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,175 students)
Eastern vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 177.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at SWU than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,520.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SWU ($10,806 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 7.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,650 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 85.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($19,636 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than SWU (51.2%)
Eastern vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or SWU? 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 SWU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/