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Overview |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,162 students)
Eastern University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Ship?
- Eastern University is 274.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.9% higher at Eastern University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,864.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Eastern University ($21,462 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 7.7% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,538 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 236.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($25,542 vs. $7,593)
Eastern University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 47 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Ship? 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 Ship and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,900)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/