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Overview |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,833 students)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Columbia College Chicago is 317% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at Columbia College than Lincoln University ($29,270.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Columbia College ($11,199 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 88.9% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,530 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Lincoln University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 105.4% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($18,020 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Columbia College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 University of Missouri and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Lincoln University (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $2,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,960 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/