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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $175 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | 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 California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- California Lutheran University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at California Lutheran University than Lincoln Memorial University ($47,500.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than California Lutheran University ($19,162 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 39.9% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,070 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 60.2% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($30,597 vs. $19,105)
California Lutheran University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 54 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
California Lutheran University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,980 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/