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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Central?
- Lincoln Christian University is 84.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Central than Lincoln Christian University ($16,080.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Central ($7,706 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 41.7% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($6,843 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 99.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($13,009 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Christian University (1013) is 3 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Lincoln Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Central? 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 Central and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Lincoln Christian University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central 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/