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Overview |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lincolncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 710/800 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $124 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lincoln College | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 888 students)
EIU vs. Lincoln College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lincoln College?
- Lincoln College is 92.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Lincoln College than Eastern Illinois University ($18,700.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 28.7% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,400 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Lincoln College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 186 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming EIU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
EIU vs. Lincoln College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Lincoln College? 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 College and EIU.
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,650)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($124 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/