by our College Data Analytics TeamIs EU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
EU is ranked #2,462 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #112 of 168 for value.
These EU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Nursing | #7 of 15 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #139 of 185 |
| Entrepreneurship | #154 of 182 |
| Health Services | #165 of 216 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #229 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #229 of 252 |
| Business Administration / Management | #357 of 457 |
| Organizational Leadership | #357 of 457 |
| Social Work | #396 of 436 |
| Early Childhood Education | #405 of 446 |
Read the full EU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Eastern University is ranked #76 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #112 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the EU financial aid page to be sure.
Eastern University is ranked #2,462 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Eastern University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at EU costs about $29,146. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $116,583 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $54,260 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,662 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,146 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $116,583 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the EU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What EU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a EU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $217,040 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,583 | #2,462 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,648 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $217,040 | — | — |
| All Students | $116,583 | #112 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,648 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at EU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,050 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,039 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,123 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,638 |
| Over $110K | $32,882 |
About 91% of EU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $20,041 per year. Get more details on the EU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the EU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.