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WKU NKU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Kentucky Morehead State University Newberry College Louisville Cumberland College AU USC Beaufort ETSU| Eastern Kentucky University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,167 students)
Eastern vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lander University?
- Lander University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Lander University than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,300.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lander University ($10,806 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 3.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($10,360 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($10,763 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 106 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Lander University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lander University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/