- Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private school while University of Memphis is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- LMU has more expensive tuition of $26,150 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- LMU has tighter acceptance rate of 65.34% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- LMU has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- University of Memphis is larger with 21,917 students than LMU (5,418 students).
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| #7 in Tennessee | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Harrogate, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
LMU| Known as | | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,150 | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $23,225 | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $17,191 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 65.34% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 47.79% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,110 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,418 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 1,560 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 3,858 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 407 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $41,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145) $5,145 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 17 to 1 |
| 313 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 833 Full-time 453 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $63,682 for Faculties $50,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |