Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) vs. Christian Brothers University (CBU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • Both Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and Christian Brothers University (CBU) are private.
  • Both schools are located in Tennessee.
  • CBU has more expensive tuition of $37,300 than LMU ($26,150).
  • CBU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.63% than LMU (65.34%).
  • LMU is larger with 5,418 students than CBU (1,934 students).
Lincoln Memorial University

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#7 in Tennessee
Rankings#18 in Tennessee
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Harrogate, TNLocationMemphis, TN
LMUKnown asCBU
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$26,150Undergraduate$37,300
$23,225Graduate$13,588
$17,191Financial Aid$30,271
Admission
$50Application Fee$50
65.34%Acceptance Rate52.63%
47.79%Yield26.53%
1,110 SAT, 20 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
5,418Total Students1,934
1,560Undergraduate1,253
3,858Graduate681
407Online Enrollment90
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
50%Graduation Rate59%
Transfer-out Rate19%
77%Retention Rate71%
$41,600Average Earning after Graduation$50,000
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 Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145)
$5,145 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 605)
✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,990 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
8 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
313 Full-time
275 Part-time
Number of Faculties113 Full-time
123 Part-time
833 Full-time
453 Part-time
Number of Staffs299 Full-time
130 Part-time
$63,682 for Faculties
$50,198 Part-time
Average Salary$68,777 for Faculties
$60,675 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