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Overview |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $240 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or VCU?
- Eastern University is 187.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Eastern University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($35,864.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Eastern University ($21,294 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 1.2% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,279 vs. $12,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 103% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($25,542 vs. $12,583)
Eastern University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 71 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Eastern University (3.58)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or VCU? 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 VCU and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,900)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/