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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | SVU | ||
| 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,053 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or SVU?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Southern Virginia University ($24,720.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than SVU ($19,162 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 21% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,150 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($19,105 vs. $8,188)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 14 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or SVU? 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 SVU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Southern Virginia University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,634 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,654)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($175 vs. $244)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/