Head to head · Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University costs less than University of Kentucky at every income band federal data covers — between $3,591 and $9,772 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Eastern Kentucky University | University of Kentucky | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,591 | $12,182 | $3,591 |
| $30–48k | $8,005 | $12,119 | $4,114 |
| $48–75k | $10,382 | $16,313 | $5,931 |
| $75–110k | $14,384 | $21,192 | $6,808 |
| Over $110k | $17,009 | $26,781 | $9,772 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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