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Overview |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $175 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 5,805 students)
Kentucky vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 116.7% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Kentucky than Lincoln Memorial University ($32,043.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Kentucky ($19,401 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 29.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,808 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 58.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($20,585 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 88 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Kentucky vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $12,100 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,750)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($175 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/