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Overview |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
BGSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 5,418 students)
BGSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 119.3% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($24,720.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than BGSU ($19,162 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 13.7% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,070 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($19,105 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU 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 BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 43 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
BGSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/