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Overview |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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 |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $175 |
Diversity |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Anderson University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at AU than Lincoln Memorial University ($32,710.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than AU ($19,401 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 4.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,808 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,586 vs. $20,585)
AU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 23 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (59.3%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Anderson University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $1,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,842 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,862)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($175 vs. $277)
- More AU 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/