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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Carson-Newman College IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $175 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,418 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 156.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,720.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Lincoln Memorial University ($16,990 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 4.2% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,622 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,105 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 23 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois 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/