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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $221 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or SIUE?
- Lincoln Christian University is 59.3% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Lincoln Christian University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,820.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than SIUE ($7,706 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 50.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($6,843 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($13,009 vs. $10,649)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 57 points higher than at Lincoln Christian University (1013)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Lincoln Christian University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $12,800 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,200)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/