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Overview |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or WVU?
- Eastern University is 283.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Eastern University than West Virginia University ($35,864.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Eastern University ($12,202 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 6.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,618 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 118.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($25,542 vs. $11,685)
Eastern University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 52 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or WVU? 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 WVU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than West Virginia University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,900)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,500)
- WVU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/