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CofC PC Carson-Newman College Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,545 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,380 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,380 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,347 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,411 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,072 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 3,545 students)
CSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Charleston Southern University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at CSU than Lincoln Memorial University ($30,380.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than CSU ($19,401 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 1.9% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($11,590 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,411 vs. $20,585)
CSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 25 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
CSU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Charleston Southern University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $900 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/