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Overview |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Adrian College | ||
| 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 Adrian College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,821 students)
Eastern vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 301.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Adrian College than Eastern Kentucky University ($38,321.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Adrian College ($10,806 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 25.3% lower than costs at Adrian College ($10,360 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 198.2% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($31,555 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 20 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Adrian College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College 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/