- Both Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are public.
- EKU is located in Richmond, KY and EIU is located in Charleston, IL.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than EIU ($15,879).
- EIU has tighter acceptance rate of 51.51% than EKU (87.37%).
- EKU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than EIU (1,000).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than EIU (8,857 students).
Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | Eastern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Kentucky | Rankings | #42 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Richmond, KY | Location | Charleston, IL |
EKU| Known as | EIU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,403 Illinois residents $15,879 out-of-state |
| $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,410 Illinois residents $22,695 out-of-state |
| $8,710 | Financial Aid | $10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 87.37% | Acceptance Rate | 51.51% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 18.45% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,324 | Total Students | 8,857 |
| 12,072 | Undergraduate | 6,916 |
| 2,252 | Graduate | 1,941 |
| 4,278 | Online Enrollment | 1,382 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $39,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 563 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,090 Full-time 145 Part-time |
| $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $55,106 Part-time |