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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee Tech?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 190.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Tennessee Technological University ($24,720.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Lincoln Memorial University ($15,188 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 5.4% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,502 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($19,105 vs. $8,471)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 47 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $1,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,020)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($165 vs. $175)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/