- Sullivan University is a private school while Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than Sullivan University ($14,220).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than Sullivan University (2,309 students).
| Sullivan University View More Rivals | Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Kentucky | Rankings | #9 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | Location | Richmond, KY |
| Known as | EKU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,220 | Undergraduate | $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state |
| $6,417 | Financial Aid | $8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.37% | |
| Yield | 32.07% | |
| Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,309 | Total Students | 14,324 |
| 1,844 | Undergraduate | 12,072 |
| 465 | Graduate | 2,252 |
| 1,288 | Online Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| Retention Rate | 77% | |
| $35,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 145 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 563 Full-time 410 Part-time |
| 457 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time |
| $63,151 for Faculties $48,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time |