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Overview |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Harrogate, TN | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,418 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmunet.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,720 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,720 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,162 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,105 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,347 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 1,842 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1190 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $193 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,052 students)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Lincoln Memorial University ($26,100.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,591 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 28.7% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($8,600 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($22,442 vs. $19,105)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Lincoln Memorial University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 36 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Lincoln Memorial University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Memorial University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Lincoln Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $1,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $18,750)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates. ($175 vs. $193)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/