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WKU Queens Campbell University NKU Kentucky UNC Charlotte GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC Morehead State University Winthrop University Louisville| Eastern Kentucky University | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $274 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Wingate 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,396 students)
Eastern vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 326.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at Wingate University than Eastern Kentucky University ($40,706.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Wingate University ($10,806 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.8% lower than costs at Wingate University ($10,360 vs. $10,444)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Wingate University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 242.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($36,262 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 12 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,805 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,500)
- Eastern graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/