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Overview |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,758 students)
Eastern vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 229% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at University of Charleston than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,342.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Charleston ($10,852 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 5.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,162 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 104.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($23,439 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 34 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Eastern vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,695)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/