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Overview |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $261 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,079 students)
Eastern University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Eastern University ($40,300.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Abilene Christian University ($26,669 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 8% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,500 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Eastern University ($26,280 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 66 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Abilene Christian University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,900)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,500)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($261 vs. $274)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/