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Overview |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,052 students)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 173.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,100.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($10,806 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 20.5% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,600 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 112.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($22,442 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 9 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Eastern vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,900)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,695)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/