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Overview |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $175 |
Diversity |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
GS | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 5,805 students)
GS vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 487.5% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Georgia Southern University ($25,680.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Lincoln Memorial University ($16,957 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 7.4% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,993 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 154.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($20,585 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 34 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
GS vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Georgia Southern University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,980 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/