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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $216 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or JMU?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 221.7% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at JMU than Lincoln Memorial University ($24,744.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,274 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 8.8% lower than costs at James Madison University ($11,070 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 89.5% larger than aid received James Madison University ($19,105 vs. $10,081)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 79 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than JMU (78.3%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or JMU? 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 JMU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,879 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,899)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($175 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/