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