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Overview |
Eastern University | SU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Eastern University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | SU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 4,343 students)
Eastern University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or SU?
- Eastern University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Eastern University than Shenandoah University ($36,760.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than SU ($21,900 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 11.6% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,800 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($31,308 vs. $24,100)
Eastern University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 21 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SU (77.8%)
Eastern University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or SU? 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 SU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Shenandoah University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,900)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/