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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $245 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 66.2% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Eastern than Humboldt State University ($19,922.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Humboldt State University ($10,806 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 21% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($10,360 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Humboldt State University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,583 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 38 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Humboldt State University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,900)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,695)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/