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Overview |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 4,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Memphis?
- Lipscomb University is 310.7% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.8% higher at Lipscomb than University of Memphis ($34,304.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Lipscomb ($13,873 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 38.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,126 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 153.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($24,404 vs. $9,625)
Lipscomb vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 147 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Memphis (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,200)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,250)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/