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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU Carson-Newman College VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Columbus State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 5,418 students)
Columbus State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 465.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Columbus State University ($24,720.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($12,902 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 9.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($11,070 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 108.9% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($19,105 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 94 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Columbus State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Columbus State University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,400)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/