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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Carson-Newman College Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville Tennessee| Eastern Kentucky University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $175 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 5,805 students)
Eastern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 161.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,680.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lincoln Memorial University ($10,852 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($11,735 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($20,585 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 27 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Eastern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,695)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($175 vs. $245)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/