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Overview |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $175 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Springfield College is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Springfield College than Lincoln Memorial University ($41,128.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Springfield College ($19,162 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 23.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,070 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($28,376 vs. $19,105)
Springfield College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 13 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($175 vs. $253)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/