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Overview |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $249 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | HBU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 4,189 students)
Eastern University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or HBU?
- Eastern University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Eastern University than Houston Baptist University ($36,760.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Eastern University ($20,530 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 21.7% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,816 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($31,308 vs. $27,261)
Eastern University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 34 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at HBU (3.46)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than HBU (85.1%)
Eastern University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or HBU? 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 HBU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Houston Baptist University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,900)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,500)
- HBU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($249 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/