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Overview |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 6,941 students)
Eastern vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UT Martin?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 15% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Eastern than The University of Tennessee Martin ($20,520.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than UT Martin ($10,852 vs. $11,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 61.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,280 vs. $11,735)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as The University of Tennessee Martin (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 11% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($11,460 vs. $10,326)
Eastern vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 22 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $1,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,695)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/