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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| 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 Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,490 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 81.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Randolph-Macon than Lincoln Memorial University ($44,930.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Randolph-Macon ($19,162 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 22% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,070 vs. $13,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Randolph Macon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($30,787 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 43 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Randolph-Macon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/