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Overview |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
| 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 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $203 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Louisville than Eastern Kentucky University ($28,670.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Louisville ($10,806 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 3% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,360 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 15.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,216 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 131 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $7,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,695)
- Louisville graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($203 vs. $245)
- More Louisville 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/