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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College| Kentucky State University | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | EOU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $8,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $21,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KY State | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
KY State | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $236 |
Diversity |
KY State | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
KY State | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 31% | ||
Campus |
KY State | EOU | ||
| 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 Oregon University is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (2,674 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at EOU than Kentucky State University ($21,330.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than EOU ($11,473 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 33.4% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($8,076 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Eastern Oregon University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 7% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($8,257 vs. $7,718)
KY State vs. EOU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 20 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming EOU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at KY State (2.72)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or EOU? 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 EOU and KY State.
- The graduation rate at EOU is higher than Kentucky State University (32% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $11,200 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,000)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $6,161 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($22,839 vs. $29,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($236 vs. $299)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/