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Overview |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,207 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,134 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,134 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,850 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,918 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,441 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,798 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 4,517 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $175 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Wilkes | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (5,418 students vs. 5,207 students)
Wilkes vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Wilkes University is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Wilkes than Lincoln Memorial University ($39,134.00 vs. $24,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Wilkes ($19,162 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 43.2% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,070 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($29,441 vs. $19,105)
Wilkes vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes 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 Wilkes .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 2 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Wilkes vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($17,020 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/