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Overview |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,203 students)
Eastern vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 294.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at Westminster College than Eastern Kentucky University ($38,760.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Westminster College ($10,852 vs. $21,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 5.5% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,735 vs. $12,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 167.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($30,615 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is the same at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (74% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/