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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College Lenoir-Rhyne University ETSU Murray State University Lander University Coker BAC| Eastern Kentucky University | Limestone University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Gaffney, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | limestone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $23,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $19,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,260 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $281 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Limestone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,786 students)
Eastern vs. Limestone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Limestone University?
- Limestone University is 164% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Limestone University than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,200.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Limestone University ($10,806 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 2.8% lower than costs at Limestone University ($10,360 vs. $10,645)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Limestone University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($19,016 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Limestone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Limestone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Limestone University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 126 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Limestone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Limestone 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 Limestone University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,555 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,250)
- Eastern graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($245 vs. $281)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/