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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 951 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lincoln Memorial University ($31,698.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,162 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 3.8% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,660 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($26,575 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 40 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/