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Overview |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $175 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Columbia College ($24,720.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,779 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 31.8% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($8,400 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Columbia College ($19,105 vs. $16,089)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College 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 Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 84 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $34,700)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,264)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/