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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College Carson-Newman College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Lincoln Memorial University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,260 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at SU than Lincoln Memorial University ($33,790.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than SU ($19,162 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 1.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,070 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($23,467 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 50 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or SU? 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 SU and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Shenandoah University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/