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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $175 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 508.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($24,720.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($12,186 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 23.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($8,978 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($19,105 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 88 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $800 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,100)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($175 vs. $227)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/