Eastern vs. WSU

Eastern Kentucky University and Wayne State University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Eastern Kentucky University
Wayne State University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Eastern (77.6% admitted vs 81.2%). Typical SAT 980 vs 1170.
  • Cheaper after aid: Eastern. Average net price is $12,279 vs $14,416 at WSU.
  • Graduation: Eastern 38% vs WSU 26%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Eastern $37,900 vs WSU $51,000 (median).
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Key differences

Eastern Kentucky University Wayne State University
Acceptance rate
Eastern more selective
Eastern77.6%
WSU81.2%
SAT range (middle 50%)
WSU higher
Eastern880-1080
WSU1060-1270
Average net price
Eastern $2,137 less
Eastern$12,279
WSU$14,416
In-state tuition
Eastern $4,870 less
Eastern$10,320
WSU$15,190
Out-of-state tuition
Eastern $10,807 less
Eastern$21,230
WSU$32,037
Graduation rate
Eastern +12 pts
Eastern38%
WSU26%
Median earnings (10 years)
WSU +$13,100
Eastern$37,900
WSU$51,000

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Eastern 17,024
  • WSU 16,981
  • Admitted
  • Eastern 13,212
  • WSU 13,781
  • Acceptance rate
  • Eastern 77.6%
  • WSU 81.2%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Eastern 19.9%
  • WSU 22.4%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Eastern 980
  • WSU 1170
  • Typical ACT score
  • Eastern 22
  • WSU 26
  • Average high school GPA
  • Eastern 3.39
  • WSU 3.42
  • Typical high school grades
  • Eastern B+
  • WSU B+
  • Admissions standards
  • Eastern Very Easy
  • WSU Challenging
  • Applicant competition
  • Eastern
  • WSU
  • SAT range
  • Eastern 880-1080
  • WSU 1060-1270
  • ACT range
  • Eastern 19-25
  • WSU 23-29
  • Submit test scores
  • Eastern Test optional
  • WSU Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Eastern Aug 1, 2027
  • WSU Aug 1, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Eastern $10,320
  • WSU $15,190
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Eastern $21,230
  • WSU $32,037
  • Room & board
  • Eastern $12,268
  • WSU $14,252
  • Average net price
  • Eastern $12,279
  • WSU $14,416
  • Average grant aid
  • Eastern $11,468
  • WSU $12,953
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Eastern 98%
  • WSU 98%
  • Graduation rate
  • Eastern 38%
  • WSU 26%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Eastern $37,900
  • WSU $51,000
  • Making student loan payments
  • Eastern 49%
  • WSU 38%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Eastern $23,695
  • WSU $22,258
  • Median loan payment
  • Eastern $245
  • WSU $230
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Eastern 17:1
  • WSU 14:1
  • Popular majors
  • Eastern
    • Health Professions (16%)
    • Education (16%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (14%)
    • Business (9%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%)
  • WSU
    • Business (17%)
    • Psychology (10%)
    • Education (9%)
    • Health Professions (8%)
    • Biology (7%)
  • Location
  • Eastern Richmond, KY
  • WSU Detroit, MI
  • Setting
  • Eastern Distant Town
  • WSU Large City
  • Total enrollment
  • Eastern 15,673
  • WSU 23,803
  • Type
  • Eastern Public 4 Year
  • WSU Public 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Eastern #886
  • WSU #551

Comparable Facts

Compare Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY with Wayne State University in Detroit, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Wayne State University is larger than Eastern based on total student enrollment (23,803 students vs. 15,673 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY (Distant Town setting); Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI (Large City setting).
  • Eastern Kentucky University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Wayne State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Eastern Kentucky University 17:1; Wayne State University 14:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 13.9% lower than at Wayne State University ($12,268 vs. $14,252).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 50.9% higher at WSU than at Eastern Kentucky University (about $10,807 more per year; $32,037 vs. $21,230).
  • The same share of students receive grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as at Wayne State University (98% vs. 98%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students ($12,953 vs. $11,468).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 4 points higher at WSU than at Eastern (26 vs. 22, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Eastern and WSU.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Eastern Aug 1, 2027; WSU Aug 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at WSU average a 3.42 high school GPA, 0.03 higher than at Eastern (3.39).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Eastern vs. 22.4% at WSU.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Wayne State University graduates have a $1,437 lower median loan debt than Eastern graduates ($22,258 vs. $23,695).
  • Among borrowers, WSU graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Eastern graduates ($230 vs. $245).
  • More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 38%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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