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Overview |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $17,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $253 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Pikeville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,434 students)
Eastern vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Pikeville?
- University of Pikeville is 141% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at University of Pikeville than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,000.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Pikeville ($10,806 vs. $17,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 24.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,350 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pikeville students is 64.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($17,431 vs. $10,583)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 63 points higher than at University of Pikeville (965)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Pikeville (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Pikeville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
Eastern vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or University of Pikeville? 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 Pikeville and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than University of Pikeville (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $805 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pikeville graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,500)
- Eastern graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pikeville graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/