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University of Lynchburg Carson-Newman College Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC CNU Tennessee Randolph-Macon King College Messiah College| Lincoln Memorial University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,421 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 57% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at BC than Lincoln Memorial University ($38,800.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than BC ($19,162 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 24.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,070 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 78.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($34,142 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 21 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or BC? 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 BC and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/