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Overview |
Eastern | Union College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Barbourville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | unionky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $28,737 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $28,737 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,261 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $23,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,142 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 955/1148 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 970 students)
Eastern vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Union College?
- Union College is 201.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($28,737.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Union College than Eastern Kentucky University ($28,737.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Union College ($10,806 vs. $18,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 25.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,261 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 118.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($23,168 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Union College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Union College (53.4%)
Eastern vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Union 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 Union College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Union College (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,800)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $305 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/