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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $175 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 5,418 students)
Ohio University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 85.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Ohio University Main Campus ($24,720.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Ohio University ($19,162 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 11.4% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,070 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 102.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($19,105 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 53 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Ohio University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/