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Overview |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 975/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 950 students)
Eastern vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 281.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Ursuline College than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,390.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Ursuline College ($10,806 vs. $14,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 16.2% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($10,360 vs. $12,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 202.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($32,059 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 21 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Ursuline College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Ursuline College? 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 Ursuline College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $4,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $28,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/