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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $206 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 118.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Tennessee than Lincoln Memorial University ($29,522.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Tennessee ($19,162 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 9.8% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,070 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 80.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($19,105 vs. $10,593)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 159 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $17,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $2,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($175 vs. $206)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/