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WKU NKU Kentucky BC SU Randolph Morehead State University RU Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University| Eastern Kentucky University | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,394 students)
Eastern vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 261.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at University of Lynchburg than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,500.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Lynchburg ($10,806 vs. $23,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($10,360 vs. $13,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 128.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,138 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 14 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $8,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/