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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington WKU UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown| Eastern Kentucky University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 15,008 students)
Eastern vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UTSA?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 65.2% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Eastern than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($20,520.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Eastern ($10,831 vs. $10,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,735 vs. $11,843)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 8.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($11,460 vs. $10,530)
Eastern vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 15 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $10,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $712 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,983 vs. $23,695)
- UTSA graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/