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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 | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Spalding | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,532 students)
Eastern vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 181.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Spalding than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,900.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Spalding ($10,806 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 24.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,300 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,307 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/