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Overview |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $175 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Louisville | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 5,805 students)
Louisville vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Louisville than Lincoln Memorial University ($28,978.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Lincoln Memorial University ($18,808 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 1% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($11,690 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 56.6% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($20,585 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 104 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Louisville vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $2,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,656)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($175 vs. $203)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/