Pfeiffer University vs. Lincoln Memorial University

Pfeiffer University vs. Lincoln Memorial University comparison

	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
Location	Misenheimer, NC	Harrogate, TN
Setting	Distant Rural	Distant Town
Enrollment	1,076	5,418
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#627	#528
Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	pfeiffer.edu	lmunet.edu
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Costs	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
Tuition (In State)	$31,940	$24,720
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,940	$24,720
Room & Board	$12,520	$11,070
Avg Net Price	$21,575	$19,162
Avg Grant Aid	$24,926	$19,105
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,299	2,347
Admitted	897	1,842
Acceptance Rate	69.1%	78.5%
Enrolled %	18.4%	19.9%
Avg High School GPA	3.18	3.29
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition	Low
ACT Range	18/25	18/24
SAT Range	891/1165	982/1190
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	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	8:1
Popular Majors	Business (28%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (12%) Education (12%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (6%) Health Professions (5%)	Health Professions (53%) Business (21%) Education (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (3%) English and Literature (3%)
Outcomes	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
Graduation Rate	45%	49%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$41,100	$38,900
Making Student Loan Payments	56%	59%
Median Student Loan Debt	$22,399	$17,020
Median Loan Payment	$231	$175

Diversity	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
% Men	39%	33%
% Women	61%	67%
Racial Diversity	High	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	52%	83%
% Black	21%	5%
% Hispanic	3%	0%
% Native American	0%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	2%
% International	6%	3%
% Unknown Race	15%	5%

Students	Pfeiffer University	Lincoln Memorial University
% In-State	72%	54%
% Out-of-State	24%	36%
Campus	Pfeiffer 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

• Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,076 students)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Pfeiffer University or Lincoln Memorial University?

• Pfeiffer University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $24,720.00)
• Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Pfeiffer University than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,940.00 vs. $24,720.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Pfeiffer University ($19,162 vs. $21,575)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 13.1% lower than costs at Pfeiffer University ($11,070 vs. $12,520)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pfeiffer University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Pfeiffer University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,926 vs. $19,105)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University .

• The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 124 points higher than at Pfeiffer University (931)
• Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pfeiffer University (20)
• Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Pfeiffer University (3.18)
• Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)

Pfeiffer University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University.

• The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Pfeiffer University (49% vs. 45%)
• Graduates from Pfeiffer University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,900)
• Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Pfeiffer University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,399)
• Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pfeiffer University graduates. ($175 vs. $231)
• More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/