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Overview |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 258 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | lincolnchristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $14,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $6,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $7,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $13,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 258 students)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lincoln Christian University?
- Columbia College Chicago is 97.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Columbia College than Lincoln Christian University ($29,270.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Columbia College ($7,706 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 163% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($6,843 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Lincoln Christian University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 38.5% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($18,020 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lincoln Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Christian University or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Lincoln Christian 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 Christian University and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Christian University is higher than Columbia College Chicago (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/