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Overview |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,882 students)
Lipscomb vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at SNC than Lipscomb University ($42,304.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Lipscomb ($26,983 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 15% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,202 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($28,627 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 51 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or SNC? 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 SNC and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Lipscomb University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/