- Both Cumberland University (CU) and Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- CU has more expensive tuition of $27,840 than LMU ($26,150).
- CU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.08% than LMU (65.34%).
- LMU is larger with 5,418 students than CU (2,588 students).
Cumberland University View More Rivals | Lincoln Memorial University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Tennessee | Rankings | #7 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, TN | Location | Harrogate, TN |
CU| Known as | LMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,840 | Undergraduate | $26,150 |
| $8,280 | Graduate | $23,225 |
| $17,310 | Financial Aid | $17,191 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 54.08% | Acceptance Rate | 65.34% |
| 48.49% | Yield | 47.79% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,588 | Total Students | 5,418 |
| 2,311 | Undergraduate | 1,560 |
| 277 | Graduate | 3,858 |
| 73 | Online Enrollment | 407 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145) $5,145 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,990 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 313 Full-time 275 Part-time |
| 190 Full-time 201 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 833 Full-time 453 Part-time |
| $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,682 for Faculties $50,198 Part-time |