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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,363 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or AU?
- Averett University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at AU than Lincoln Memorial University ($37,640.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than AU ($19,162 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 2.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($11,070 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($26,246 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 142 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at AU (3.07)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than AU (76%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or AU? 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 AU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Averett University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/