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RPI vs. Lipscomb

The following statements compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Lipscomb University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • RPI's tuition ($61,884) is more expensive than Lipscomb ($38,824).
  • RPI's acceptance rate (64.51%) is lower than Lipscomb (71.12%).
  • Lipscomb has higher yield (26.53%) than RPI (18.40%).
  • RPI's SAT score (1,450) is higher than Lipscomb (1,230).
  • RPI's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Lipscomb (13 to 1).
  • RPI (6,968 students) is larger than Lipscomb (4,704 students) with more enrolled students.
  • RPI ($35,552) has higher amount of financial aid than Lipscomb ($22,046).
  • RPI's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Lipscomb (69%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,884
Financial Aid
$35,552
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
64.51% Acceptance Rate
18.40% Yield
Enrollment
5,902 Undergraduate
1,066 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
414 Faculties (full-time)
1,546 Staffs (full-time)
$119,791 Faculty Salary
$66,946 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,370 annual charge
-3,930 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,610 annual charge
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Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University

Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #120 National Universities, #2 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,824
Financial Aid
$22,046
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
71.12% Acceptance Rate
26.53% Yield
Enrollment
2,955 Undergraduate
1,749 Graduate
459 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
232 Faculties (full-time)
826 Staffs (full-time)
$72,202 Faculty Salary
$58,604 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,040 annual charge
-1,600 capacity
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