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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $175 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Lincoln Memorial University ($25,990.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,926 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 33.5% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($8,290 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($19,105 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 3 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $36,700)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,087)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($175 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/