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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $211 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 4,704 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 239% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Lipscomb than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($34,304.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Lipscomb ($18,588 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 26.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,122 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 171.7% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($24,404 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 45 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/