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Overview |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $211 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 4,704 students)
Louisville vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 178.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Lipscomb than University of Louisville ($34,304.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Lipscomb ($19,327 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 31.6% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,668 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 99.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,404 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 17 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Louisville students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Louisville vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Louisville (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/