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CofC Cabrini College PC Coastal Carolina GWU Temple Messiah College Clemson Arcadia Cairn WCU AU| Eastern University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | CSU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,418 students)
Eastern University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or CSU?
- Eastern University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Eastern University than Charleston Southern University ($35,864.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Eastern University ($17,536 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 10.4% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,250 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Eastern University ($26,417 vs. $25,542)
Eastern University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 4 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or CSU? 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 CSU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Charleston Southern University (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $6,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,800)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/