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Overview |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $175 |
Diversity |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
CofC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 5,418 students)
CofC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 97.5% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at CofC than Lincoln Memorial University ($35,338.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than CofC ($19,162 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 17.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,070 vs. $12,986)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 101.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($19,105 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 86 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $4,480 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($17,020 vs. $21,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/