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Overview |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,043 students)
Eastern vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,534.00 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($10,806 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,360 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 5.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,150 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 6 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $20,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,214 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,909)
- Eastern graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/