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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,835 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,038 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,090 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 2,428 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $175 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 4,913 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 120.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than University of South Carolina Upstate ($24,720.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,835 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 16.3% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($9,520 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 58.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($19,105 vs. $12,038)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 105 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $400 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,480 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/