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Overview |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $34,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $34,964 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $22,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $28,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 965/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $288 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Thiel 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 920 students)
Eastern vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 255.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,964.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Thiel College than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,964.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Thiel College ($10,852 vs. $22,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 26.5% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,735 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 149.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,605 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 105 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Thiel College (70.6%)
Eastern vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Thiel 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 Thiel College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Thiel College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thiel College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,876)
- Eastern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($245 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/