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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #528 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $175 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Wesleyan College is 7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Wesleyan College than Lincoln Memorial University ($26,450.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Lincoln Memorial University ($13,900 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 0.7% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,996 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($24,800 vs. $19,105)
Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Lincoln Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lincoln Memorial University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $36,100)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,500)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/