Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor Carson-Newman College SU Trinity UTSA Texas A&M Loyola University-New Orleans UNT| Lincoln Memorial University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,805 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $50,484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,808 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,401 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,585 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,007 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 2,375 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.3% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1220 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 3,309 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 96.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Lincoln Memorial University ($50,484.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($19,401 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 18.6% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($11,808 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($37,176 vs. $20,585)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 80 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,251 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,271)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/