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Overview |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 982/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $175 |
Diversity |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 218.3% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.3% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Mississippi University for Women ($24,720.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Lincoln Memorial University ($12,691 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 34.8% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($8,212 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 93.2% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($19,105 vs. $9,887)
MUW vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 43 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
MUW vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $2,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,020)
- MUW graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln Memorial University graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/