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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 345 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolntech.com | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,800 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,800 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,207 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,294 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,119 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,075 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $104 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Culinary Institute | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Lincoln Culinary Institute based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 345 students)
Lincoln Culinary Institute vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Culinary Institute or VSU?
- Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach is 192.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($12,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at VSU than Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach ($15,426.00 vs. $12,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Lincoln Culinary Institute ($12,836 vs. $23,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach ($8,922 vs. $10,207)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 366% larger than aid received Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach ($9,875 vs. $2,119)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Culinary Institute or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Lincoln Culinary Institute .
Lincoln Culinary Institute vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Culinary Institute or VSU? 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 VSU and Lincoln Culinary Institute.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Culinary Institute is higher than Valdosta State University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lincoln Culinary Institute graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $30,600)
- Lincoln College of Technology West Palm Beach students graduate with a $14,925 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,075 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln Culinary Institute graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($104 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Culinary Institute students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/