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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,481 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 215% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($24,720.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Lincoln Memorial University ($9,529 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 5.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,070 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 116.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($19,105 vs. $8,830)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 73 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (49% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,981 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,001)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($175 vs. $248)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/