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Overview |
Eastern | TU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Eastern | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $183 |
Diversity |
Eastern | TU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or TU?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at TU than Eastern Kentucky University ($23,240.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than TU ($10,806 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 31.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,360 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,415 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 53 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or TU? 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 TU and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $5,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,695)
- TU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/