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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 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 | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $175 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Carson Newman College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,300.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Carson-Newman College ($19,162 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 9.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,097 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 29.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,697 vs. $19,105)
Carson-Newman College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 16 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Carson Newman College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,860 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,880)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($175 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/