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Overview |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $175 |
Diversity |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WCU | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 5,418 students)
WCU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 2,372% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.4% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Western Carolina University ($24,720.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,022 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 0.9% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($11,070 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 322.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($19,105 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 23 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
WCU vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $200 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,010)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($175 vs. $227)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/