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Overview |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $175 |
Diversity |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
PC | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 36% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Presbyterian College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at PC than Lincoln Memorial University ($38,990.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than PC ($19,162 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 2.1% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,070 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 79.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($34,379 vs. $19,105)
PC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 27 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $9,088 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,108)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($175 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/