Eastern University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Eastern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania with approximately 2,404 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,662 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Eastern University may refer to:Eastern University (Bangladesh) in Dhaka, Bangladesh Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, US Eastern University of Sri Lanka in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Universidad del Este, Eastern University
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 94% acceptance rate and small campus (under 2,000 undergrads) make this accessible and personal, and the $18,000 median debt at graduation is genuinely low compared to many private schools. However, the 56% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish — and median earnings of $48,100 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for the cost. Worth considering if you connect strongly with its Christian mission and want a tight-knit community, but ask hard questions about academic support and why so many students leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,404 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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