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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Memphis?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 196% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Memphis ($24,720.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,873 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 9.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,126 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 98.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($19,105 vs. $9,625)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 26 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than University of Memphis (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,250)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/