Eastern University vs. Messiah University
Private suburban Philadelphia university focused on business and professional programs with open admissions.
Messiah University
Private university in suburban Pennsylvania with a health professions focus and accessible admissions.
- ACT Composite 75th PercentileEastern University: Data Not Reported Messiah University: 30
- SAT Math 75th PercentileEastern University: Data Not Reported Messiah University: 670
- SAT Reading 75th PercentileEastern University: Data Not Reported Messiah University: 670
Eastern University Messiah University
- Acceptance Rate93.6%78.5%
- Annual In-State Tuition$37,680$41,300
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$37,680$41,300
- Endowment (End of Year)$34,023,310$132,098,420
- Room and Board$13,498$12,390
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$51,178$53,690
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$51,178$53,690
- Total Student Enrollment6,9813,344
| Metric | Eastern University | Messiah University |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 78.5% |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $37,680 | $41,300 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $37,680 | $41,300 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $34,023,310 | $132,098,420 |
| Room and Board | $13,498 | $12,390 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $51,178 | $53,690 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $51,178 | $53,690 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,981 | 3,344 |