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Overview |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Anderson University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Anderson University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Anderson University than Lincoln Memorial University ($33,070.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Anderson University ($19,162 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 3.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,070 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($26,629 vs. $19,105)
Anderson University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 5 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/