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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 | Sullivan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | sullivan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,485 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,596 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $254 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Sullivan University | ||
| 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 Sullivan University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,855 students)
Eastern vs. Sullivan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Sullivan University?
- Sullivan University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($14,220.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Eastern than Sullivan University ($20,520.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Sullivan University ($10,852 vs. $22,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sullivan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,485 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Sullivan University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Sullivan University ($11,460 vs. $8,376)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Sullivan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sullivan University or Eastern .
Eastern vs. Sullivan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Sullivan University? 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 Sullivan University and Eastern.
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Sullivan University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $901 lower median federal student loan debt than Sullivan University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,596)
- Eastern graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Sullivan University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sullivan University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/