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Overview |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $194 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| 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 Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,159 students)
Eastern vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 171.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Eastern Kentucky University ($25,944.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Lindsey Wilson College ($10,806 vs. $13,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,686 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 143.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,764 vs. $10,583)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern (3.39)
Eastern vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Lindsey Wilson College? 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $4,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($18,824 vs. $23,695)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/