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Overview |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | California, PA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 5,418 students)
PennWest California vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 220.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than PennWest California ($24,720.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 6.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,416 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($19,105 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 133 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
PennWest California vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California or Lincoln Memorial University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln Memorial University and PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/