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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $289 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Tennessee State University?
- Lincoln Christian University is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Tennessee State University than Lincoln Christian University ($20,484.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Tennessee State University ($7,706 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 24.8% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($6,843 vs. $8,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($17,315 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Lincoln Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Christian University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Christian University is higher than Tennessee State University (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Tennessee State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/