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Overview |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1006/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Gardner Webb University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at GWU than Lincoln Memorial University ($32,470.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than GWU ($19,401 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 9.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,770 vs. $11,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,762 vs. $20,585)
GWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 78 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
GWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,949 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,969)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/