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Overview |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #344 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,816 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,816 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,920 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,405 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,095 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,563 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,167 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 1,576 students)
Meredith vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Meredith College is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Meredith than Lincoln Memorial University ($43,816.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Meredith ($19,401 vs. $23,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 9.4% lower than costs at Meredith College ($11,808 vs. $12,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($32,095 vs. $20,585)
Meredith vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 19 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Meredith vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/