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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $175 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 36% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,747 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Saint Ambrose University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than Lincoln Memorial University ($34,290.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than St. Ambrose University ($19,162 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 8.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,070 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,476 vs. $19,105)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 5 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,744 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,764)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($175 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/