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Overview |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 4,704 students)
Miami vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 139.2% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Miami than Lipscomb University ($35,371.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Lipscomb ($23,031 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 12.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,036 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Miami University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Miami University ($24,404 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 83 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Miami vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Lipscomb University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/