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Carson-Newman College Tennessee King College ETSU Kentucky Murray State University Liberty University Campbellsville University IWU Tennessee Tech| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $175 |
Diversity |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KWC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at KWC than Lincoln Memorial University ($30,040.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than KWC ($19,162 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 0.9% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,070 vs. $11,175)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($20,036 vs. $19,105)
KWC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC 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 KWC .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 7 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
KWC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $400 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $5,887 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($17,020 vs. $22,907)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($175 vs. $236)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC 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/