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Overview |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Lincoln Memorial University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at USJ than Lincoln Memorial University ($42,050.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than USJ ($19,162 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,070 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 48.2% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($28,311 vs. $19,105)
USJ vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 123 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/