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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Carson-Newman College FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $175 |
Diversity |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
JU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Jacksonville University is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at JU than Lincoln Memorial University ($43,520.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than JU ($19,162 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 44.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,070 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 67.4% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($31,988 vs. $19,105)
JU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU 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 JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Jacksonville University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,601 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,621)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($175 vs. $233)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/