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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University RU Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University| Eastern Kentucky University | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $215 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,704 students)
Eastern vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UVa-Wise?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 58% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at UVa-Wise than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,419.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Eastern ($9,923 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 15% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,360 vs. $11,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 35.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,299 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 86 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $4,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,900)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $2,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,827 vs. $23,695)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($215 vs. $245)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/