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Overview |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1006/1233 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Webster University | ||
| 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 Webster University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 7,606 students)
Eastern vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Webster University?
- Webster University is 210.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Webster University than Eastern Kentucky University ($30,530.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Webster University ($10,852 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 9.2% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,735 vs. $12,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Webster University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 87.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($21,475 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 81 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Webster University (58%)
Eastern vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/