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Overview |
Eastern | W&J | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,162 students)
Eastern vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 180.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at W&J than Eastern Kentucky University ($27,605.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than W&J ($10,852 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,735 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 240.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($38,971 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or W&J? 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 W&J and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/