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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,947 students)
Eastern vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 290.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Thomas More than Eastern Kentucky University ($38,400.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Thomas More ($10,852 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 23.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,530 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 120.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,286 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 12 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/