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Overview |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Methodist University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Methodist than Lincoln Memorial University ($37,438.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Methodist ($19,162 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 15.9% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,070 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($25,361 vs. $19,105)
Methodist vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist 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 Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 100 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Methodist University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($17,020 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/