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Overview |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $175 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 5,418 students)
IUPUI vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 175.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at IUPUI than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,410.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Lincoln Memorial University ($11,462 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 1.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($11,070 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($19,105 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI 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 IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 41 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
IUPUI vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,070 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,090)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($175 vs. $238)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/