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Overview |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $175 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,418 students)
Kent State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Kent State University at Kent ($24,720.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Lincoln Memorial University ($19,046 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 14.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($11,070 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 100.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($19,105 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 12 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Kent State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,805 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,825)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($175 vs. $267)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/