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Overview |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $175 |
Diversity |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
AUM | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 199.7% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($25,680.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Lincoln Memorial University ($15,458 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 60.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($7,368 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 174.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($20,585 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 65 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
AUM vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $1,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,172 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,192)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($175 vs. $229)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/