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Overview |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 7,000 students)
Eastern vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 100.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Eastern than Lindenwood University ($19,922.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lindenwood University ($10,806 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 1.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,200 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($15,840 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 15 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/