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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Lincoln College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | lincolncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 710/800 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $124 |
Diversity |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Lincoln College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 888 students)
ISU vs. Lincoln College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Lincoln College?
- Lincoln College is 57.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at ISU than Lincoln College ($23,681.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 26.2% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($8,400 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Lincoln College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($11,619 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Lincoln College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 266 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming ISU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln College (17)
ISU vs. Lincoln College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($124 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/