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Overview |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $175 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,418 students)
Eastern University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Eastern University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Eastern University than Lincoln Memorial University ($35,864.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Eastern University ($19,162 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 12.2% lower than costs at Eastern University ($11,070 vs. $12,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,542 vs. $19,105)
Eastern University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University 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 Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 29 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($175 vs. $274)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/