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Overview |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,927 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #920 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | semo.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,761 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,331 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,954 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,519 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,592 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,092 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 6,121 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,527 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $175 |
Diversity |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southeast Missouri State University | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 5,418 students)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeast Missouri State University or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 218.5% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Southeast Missouri State University ($24,720.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($14,519 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,954 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 122.4% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($19,105 vs. $8,592)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 5 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Southeast Missouri State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Southeast Missouri State University vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southeast Missouri State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,507 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,527)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southeast Missouri State University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/