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Overview |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $177 |
Diversity |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 8,562 students)
Eastern vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or UHCL?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 58.4% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Eastern than University of Houston Clear Lake ($19,922.00 vs. $19,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than UHCL ($10,806 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 9.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,440 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Houston Clear Lake (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 60.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,973 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 3 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Eastern.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $15,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,900)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $6,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($17,150 vs. $23,695)
- UHCL graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($177 vs. $245)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/