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Howard Morehouse Georgia State CAU Georgia Carson-Newman College NCAT KSU Florida A&M MHC Oberlin NYU| Spelman College | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Spelman | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Spelman College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Spelman than Lincoln Memorial University ($25,880.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Spelman ($19,162 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 41.5% lower than costs at Spelman College ($11,070 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($19,105 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 40 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/