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Overview |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Eastern University | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Eastern University than Spelman College ($35,864.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Spelman ($26,669 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 26.1% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,424 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 140.3% larger than aid received Spelman College ($25,542 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 11 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Eastern University? 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 University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Eastern University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/