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Overview |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $28,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $28,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $22,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $18,778 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,315 students)
Eastern vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 186.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($28,120.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Waynesburg College than Eastern Kentucky University ($28,120.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Waynesburg College ($10,852 vs. $22,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 4.8% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,735 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($18,778 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 9 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/