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Overview |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,077 students)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Penn State Berks?
- Eastern University is 133.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Eastern University than Penn State Berks ($35,864.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Eastern University ($21,728 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 15.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,424 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 199.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($25,542 vs. $8,528)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 48 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Penn State Berks (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $9,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/