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Overview |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $224 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 5,231 students)
Eastern vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 233% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,784.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Missouri Baptist University ($10,806 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 16.2% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,360 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($18,372 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 67 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Missouri Baptist University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,900)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $1,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,695)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/