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Overview |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 5,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $24,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $24,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $19,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $19,105 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 2,347 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 1,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 5,418 students)
Wright State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($24,720.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Wright State University Main Campus ($24,720.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Lincoln Memorial University ($15,650 vs. $19,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 3.6% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,686 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 115.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($19,105 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Memorial University (1055) is 21 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Lincoln Memorial University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Lincoln Memorial University (78.5%)
Wright State vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $7,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/