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Overview |
Eastern | SAU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,396 students)
Eastern vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 225% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at SAU than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,020.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SAU ($10,806 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.8% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,360 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 95.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($20,677 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 45 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than SAU (47.3%)
Eastern vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or SAU? 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 SAU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $348 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,043)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/