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Overview |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,366 students)
Eastern University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Waynesburg College?
- Eastern University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Eastern University than Waynesburg University ($35,864.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Eastern University ($22,281 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 2.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,120 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($25,542 vs. $17,464)
Eastern University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 7 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Waynesburg University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/