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Overview |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $224 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | DBU | ||
| 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 DBU based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 4,348 students)
Eastern University vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or DBU?
- Eastern University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Eastern University than Dallas Baptist University ($35,864.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than DBU ($26,669 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 32.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($9,351 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($25,542 vs. $18,797)
Eastern University vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 29 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or DBU? 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 DBU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Dallas Baptist University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,900)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,500)
- DBU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($224 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/