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Overview |
Eastern | CCS | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Eastern | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,517 students)
Eastern vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 403.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at CCS than Eastern Kentucky University ($48,030.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than CCS ($10,806 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 17.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,850 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than College for Creative Studies (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 129.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,307 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at College for Creative Studies (1070) is 42 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming CCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than CCS (49.2%)
Eastern vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or CCS? 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 CCS and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $8,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/