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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Carson-Newman College Nova Southeastern University UCF Flagler Tennessee Eckerd College ISU| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $175 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | 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 Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,828 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Lincoln Memorial University ($34,900.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($19,162 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 5.6% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,070 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 19.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,749 vs. $19,105)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (1065) is 10 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Palm Beach Atlantic students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,704)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/