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Overview |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $244 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,053 students)
Eastern University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or SVU?
- Eastern University is 90.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Eastern University than Southern Virginia University ($35,864.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Eastern University ($23,274 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 35.8% lower than costs at Eastern University ($9,150 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 211.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($25,542 vs. $8,188)
Eastern University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 15 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or SVU? 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 SVU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Southern Virginia University (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,846 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,500)
- SVU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/