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Overview |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $261 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % 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 | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 15,008 students)
Eastern vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Memphis?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Eastern than University of Memphis ($20,520.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Memphis ($10,852 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,344 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Memphis (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,460 vs. $11,234)
Eastern vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 1 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is the same as at University of Memphis (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $4,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,555 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,250)
- Eastern graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/