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Overview |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 258 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lincolnchristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $14,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $14,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $6,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $7,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $13,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 258 students)
EIU vs. Lincoln Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lincoln Christian University?
- Lincoln Christian University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Lincoln Christian University than Eastern Illinois University ($14,820.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than EIU ($7,706 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 58% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($6,843 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lincoln Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($13,009 vs. $11,773)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Christian University (1013) is 3 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lincoln Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Christian University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at EIU (3.39)
EIU vs. Lincoln Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lincoln Christian University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/