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Overview |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,910 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belmont.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,225 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,080 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,163 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,821 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,780 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $175 |
Diversity |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Belmont | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Belmont | 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 5,418 students)
Belmont vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belmont or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Belmont University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Belmont than Lincoln Memorial University ($38,000.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Belmont ($19,162 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 23.5% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,070 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,080 vs. $19,105)
Belmont vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belmont 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 Belmont .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 103 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Belmont vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belmont 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 Belmont.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,760 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,780)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($175 vs. $225)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/