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Overview |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $175 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 5,418 students)
ETSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 220.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than East Tennessee State University ($24,720.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($14,350 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 15.2% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,613 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 118.6% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($19,105 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 13 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming ETSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
ETSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than East Tennessee State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/