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Overview |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $235 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Kentucky than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,913.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Kentucky ($10,806 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 41.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,360 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 33.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,114 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 115 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $13,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $37,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,695)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($235 vs. $245)
- More Kentucky 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/