Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WKU University of Dayton UC Miami JCU Ohio State Butler Marquette University Loyola NKU Michigan State Kentucky| Eastern Kentucky University | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | xavier.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $44,770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 6,114 students)
Eastern vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 369.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.7% higher at Xavier than Eastern Kentucky University ($44,770.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Xavier ($10,806 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 33.4% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,360 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 163.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($27,897 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 83 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/