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ECU CofC UofSC Clemson Winthrop University UNCW Lander University West Virginia University Tech Carson-Newman College WVU UNCG CSU| Coastal Carolina University | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $175 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,418 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 115.7% more expensive to attend than Coastal Carolina for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $11,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Lincoln Memorial University ($28,310.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Lincoln Memorial University ($14,016 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 4.2% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,628 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 80.1% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($19,105 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 46 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Coastal Carolina University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($17,020 vs. $24,930)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($175 vs. $257)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/