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Overview |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $175 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lipscomb University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Lipscomb than Lincoln Memorial University ($34,304.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Lipscomb ($19,162 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 26.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,070 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,404 vs. $19,105)
Lipscomb vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 121 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/