Piedmont International University vs. Lincoln Memorial University

Piedmont International University vs. Lincoln Memorial University comparison

	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
Location	Winston Salem, NC	Harrogate, TN
Setting	Midsize City	Distant Town
Enrollment	691	5,418
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#528
Religious Affiliation	Baptist	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	pbc.edu	lmunet.edu
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Costs	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
Tuition (In State)	$8,850	$24,720
Tuition (Out of State)	$8,850	$24,720
Room & Board	$6,410	$11,070
Avg Net Price	$15,119	$19,162
Avg Grant Aid	$6,206	$19,105
% Receiving Grant Aid	84%	100%

Admission	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	219	2,347
Admitted	53	1,842
Acceptance Rate	24.2%Open	78.5%
Enrolled %	77.4%Open	19.9%
Avg High School GPA	3.07	3.29
Typical High School Grades	B	B
Admissions Standards	Easy	Easy
Applicant Competition	Very High
ACT Range	15/23	18/24
SAT Range	770/1230	982/1190
Submit Test Scores	Required	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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Academics	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
Student to Faculty Ratio	0:1	8:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (60%) Education (40%)	Health Professions (53%) Business (21%) Education (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (3%) English and Literature (3%)
Outcomes	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
Graduation Rate	47%	49%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$35,300	$38,900
Making Student Loan Payments	65%	59%
Median Student Loan Debt	$11,326	$17,020
Median Loan Payment	$117	$175

Diversity	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
% Men	0%	33%
% Women	0%	67%
Racial Diversity	Low	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	77%	83%
% Black	16%	5%
% Hispanic	1%	0%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	2%
% International	1%	3%
% Unknown Race	3%	5%

Students	Piedmont International University	Lincoln Memorial University
% In-State	-	54%
% Out-of-State	-	36%
Campus	Piedmont International University	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 Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 691 students)

Piedmont International University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Piedmont International University or Lincoln Memorial University?

• Lincoln Memorial University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Piedmont International University ($24,720.00 vs. $8,850.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Lincoln Memorial University ($15,119 vs. $19,162)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 72.7% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($6,410 vs. $11,070)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 207.8% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($19,105 vs. $6,206)

Piedmont International University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University .

• The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 157 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
• Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
• Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
• Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)

Piedmont International University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Piedmont International 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 Piedmont International University.

• The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Piedmont International University (49% vs. 47%)
• Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $35,300)
• Piedmont International University students graduate with a $5,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $17,020)
• Piedmont International University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($117 vs. $175)
• More Piedmont International University 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/