| LMU vs. CBU |
#274 in National Universities #14 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #14 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$26,938 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,420 |
| expensive$22,154 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,998 |
| Less$18,599 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$27,901 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,205 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter62.59% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.70% |
| Favorable15.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,081 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,772 |
| Larger1,668 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,155 |
| Larger4,413 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller617 |
| Larger567 | Online Student Population | Smaller47 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,145) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 605) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,990) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 662 | Number of faculty | 231 |
| Lower$70,510 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.