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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or RU?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 203.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Radford University ($24,720.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Lincoln Memorial University ($17,105 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 4.8% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,567 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($19,105 vs. $9,733)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or RU? 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 RU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,980 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/