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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $175 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Lincoln Memorial University ($39,330.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Concordia University-Irvine ($19,162 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 15.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,070 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 28.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,623 vs. $19,105)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 26 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,658 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,678)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine 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/