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Overview |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 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 |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 979 students)
Transylvania University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Transylvania University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Transylvania University than Lincoln Memorial University ($41,900.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Transylvania University ($19,162 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 15.2% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($11,070 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 64.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($31,355 vs. $19,105)
Transylvania University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Transylvania University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/