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Overview |
Eastern | UTC | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 11,283 students)
Eastern vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UTC?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at UTC than Eastern Kentucky University ($24,110.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than UTC ($10,806 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,500 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 13.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,583 vs. $9,309)
Eastern vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 59 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UTC? 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 UTC and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $2,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,903 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,695)
- UTC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/