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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 1006/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 5,805 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 29% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Lindenwood University ($25,680.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,698 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 9.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,800 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,585 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 12 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Lindenwood University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood University or Lincoln Memorial University? 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Lindenwood University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/