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Overview |
SJC | Eastern | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SJC | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
SJC | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
SJC | Eastern | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Eastern?
- Saint Josephs College is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at SJC than Eastern Kentucky University ($29,650.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than SJC ($10,852 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 23.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,480 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 91.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($21,898 vs. $11,460)
SJC vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 43 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming SJC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/