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Overview |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 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 |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $175 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Bethel University ($24,720.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,858 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 21.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,070 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($19,105 vs. $13,396)
Bethel vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel 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 Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 127 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Bethel vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Bethel University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $11,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($17,020 vs. $28,250)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($175 vs. $292)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/