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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $245 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 12,949 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 130.5% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Eastern than Fort Hays State University ($19,922.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Fort Hays State University ($10,806 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 22.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,481 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Fort Hays State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 96.5% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($10,583 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,900)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,695)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/