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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Carson-Newman College| North Carolina A & T State University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $175 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,418 students)
NCAT vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 598.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than North Carolina A & T State University ($24,720.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Lincoln Memorial University ($9,189 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,179 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 89.5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($19,105 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 145 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,100)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $11,980 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($17,020 vs. $29,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($175 vs. $299)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/