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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,130 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Lincoln Memorial University?
- University of Mount Union is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Mount Union than Lincoln Memorial University ($33,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Mount Union ($19,162 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($11,070 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 17.6% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,459 vs. $19,105)
University of Mount Union vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 23 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $9,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/