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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey Carson-Newman College UNH Rutgers MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 5,418 students)
FDU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at FDU than Lincoln Memorial University ($33,264.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Lincoln Memorial University ($16,030 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 40.8% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($11,070 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 57.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($30,059 vs. $19,105)
FDU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 60 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
FDU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/