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Overview |
Eastern University | RU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $237 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or RU?
- Eastern University is 339.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Eastern University than Radford University ($35,864.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Eastern University ($17,105 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 17.6% lower than costs at Eastern University ($10,567 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 162.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($25,542 vs. $9,733)
Eastern University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or RU? 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 RU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Radford University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- RU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/