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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Armstrong State University | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Eastern | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
AASU | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AASU | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $245 |
Diversity |
AASU | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AASU | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
AASU | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 140.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Eastern than Armstrong State University ($19,922.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than AASU ($10,806 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,176 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Armstrong State University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 52.1% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($10,583 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or AASU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 31 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Armstrong State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,900)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $2,445 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,695)
- AASU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/