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Overview |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $175 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at IWU than Lincoln Memorial University ($29,684.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than IWU ($19,162 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 10.1% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,050 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($20,194 vs. $19,105)
IWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 31 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
IWU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,084 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,104)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($175 vs. $249)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/