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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $175 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Lincoln Memorial University ($33,944.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,832 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 2.9% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,762 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 31.6% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,141 vs. $19,105)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 8 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,931 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,951)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($175 vs. $257)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/