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HSU Texas A&M Texas State Cabrini College HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT Temple Messiah College Arcadia| Eastern University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $276 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,575 students)
Eastern University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or UMHB?
- Eastern University is 22% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Eastern University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($35,864.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than UMHB ($26,669 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 25.5% lower than costs at Eastern University ($9,900 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 64% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($25,542 vs. $15,574)
Eastern University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 21 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $700 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,200)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,750)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($274 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/