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Carson-Newman College Evangel University DBU Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UMHB Abilene Christian University UNT ASU University of Missouri-Kansas City Tennessee| Oral Roberts University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Tulsa, OK | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,051 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oru.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,360 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,675 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,045 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,170 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,244 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $302 | $175 |
Diversity |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
ORU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ORU | 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 5,051 students)
ORU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ORU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Oral Roberts University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at ORU than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,250.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than ORU ($19,162 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 22.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,050 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($23,675 vs. $19,105)
ORU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ORU 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 ORU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 46 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than ORU (78.4%)
ORU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ORU 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 ORU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $12,224 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $29,244)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($175 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/