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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Marian | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Marian?
- Marian University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.7% higher at Marian than Lincoln Christian University ($37,600.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Marian ($7,706 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 75.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($6,843 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Lincoln Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 122.2% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($28,904 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 13 points higher than at Lincoln Christian University (1013)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Marian? 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 Marian and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Lincoln Christian University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/