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Overview |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,882 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,922 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,397 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,837 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | 982/1190 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $175 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,167 students)
Guilford College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Guilford College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Guilford College than Lincoln Memorial University ($40,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Guilford College ($19,162 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 16.5% lower than costs at Guilford College ($11,070 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 61.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($30,922 vs. $19,105)
Guilford College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Guilford College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,615 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,635)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($175 vs. $275)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/