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Marshall University WKU JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| Eastern Kentucky University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | WVU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or WVU?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at WVU than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,568.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than WVU ($10,806 vs. $12,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 12.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,360 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than West Virginia University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,685 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 50 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or WVU? 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 WVU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $306 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,001)
- Eastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/