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Overview |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Murray, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,479 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | murraystate.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,196 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,652 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,042 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,560 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,251 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1190 | 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 |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $175 |
Diversity |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Murray State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Murray State University | 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
- Murray State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (9,479 students vs. 5,418 students)
Murray State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Murray State University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Murray State University ($24,720.00 vs. $17,652.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Murray State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($11,042 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 9% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,160 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 65.3% larger than aid received Murray State University ($19,105 vs. $11,560)
Murray State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Murray State University 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 Murray State University .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 14 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Murray State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Murray State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Murray State University 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 Murray State University.
- The graduation rate at Murray State University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Murray State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/