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Overview |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Lipscomb?
- Taylor University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Taylor University than Lipscomb University ($37,176.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Lipscomb ($27,366 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 26.9% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,058 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($24,404 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 15 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Taylor University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Lipscomb University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,300)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/