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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 3,059 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 27% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at University of Charleston than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,400.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than University of Charleston ($19,162 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 8.5% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,200 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 17.4% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,422 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 61 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($175 vs. $211)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/