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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $239 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 5,418 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Marshall University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 243.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Marshall University ($24,720.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Lincoln Memorial University ($8,756 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,070 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 70.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($19,105 vs. $11,221)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 27 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,114 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,134)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($175 vs. $239)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/