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Overview |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,588 students)
Lipscomb vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or University of St Thomas?
- Lipscomb University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Lipscomb than University of St Thomas ($34,304.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Lipscomb ($19,207 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 43.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($9,760 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 5.3% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($24,404 vs. $23,181)
Lipscomb vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 73 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of St Thomas (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $10,300 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/