- Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private school while The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- UTK has more expensive tuition of $31,974 than LMU ($26,150).
- LMU has tighter acceptance rate of 65.34% than UTK (76.97%).
- UTK has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than LMU (1,110).
- UTK is larger with 33,805 students than LMU (5,418 students).
Lincoln Memorial University View More Rivals | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Tennessee | Rankings | #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Harrogate, TN | Location | Knoxville, TN |
LMU| Known as | UTK | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,150 | Undergraduate | $13,484 Tennessee residents $31,974 out-of-state |
| $23,225 | Graduate | $13,620 Tennessee residents $32,108 out-of-state |
| $17,191 | Financial Aid | $11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 65.34% | Acceptance Rate | 76.97% |
| 47.79% | Yield | 33.70% |
| 1,110 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,418 | Total Students | 33,805 |
| 1,560 | Undergraduate | 27,039 |
| 3,858 | Graduate | 6,766 |
| 407 | Online Enrollment | 2,236 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145) $5,145 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,990 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 313 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,665 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| 833 Full-time 453 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,790 Full-time 2,168 Part-time |
| $63,682 for Faculties $50,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,104 for Faculties $60,159 Part-time |