Bethel University vs. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)

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  • Both Bethel University and Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) are private.
  • Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and LMU is located in Harrogate, TN.
  • Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than LMU ($26,150).
  • LMU has tighter acceptance rate of 65.34% than Bethel University (89.77%).
  • LMU has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Bethel University (850).
  • LMU is larger with 5,418 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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#18 in Indiana
Rankings#7 in Tennessee
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Mishawaka, INLocationHarrogate, TN
Known asLMU
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (smaller programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$33,320Undergraduate$26,150
$9,310Graduate$23,225
$21,871Financial Aid$17,191
Admission
Application Fee$50
89.77%Acceptance Rate65.34%
24.37%Yield47.79%
850 SATTest Scores1,110 SAT, 20 ACT
Student Population
1,292Total Students5,418
1,181Undergraduate1,560
111Graduate3,858
247Online Enrollment407
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
56%Graduation Rate50%
29%Transfer-out Rate
71%Retention Rate77%
$42,800Average Earning after Graduation$41,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730)
$4,760 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145)
$5,145 average annual costs
✔ (20 meals per week)
$5,290 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,990 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
61 Full-time
120 Part-time
Number of Faculties313 Full-time
275 Part-time
195 Full-time
159 Part-time
Number of Staffs833 Full-time
453 Part-time
$52,514 for Faculties
$44,812 Part-time
Average Salary$63,682 for Faculties
$50,198 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023