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Overview |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Lindsborg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | bethanylb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $29,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $29,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 883/1020 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 744 students)
Lincoln College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Bethany College than Lincoln College ($29,200.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 55.7% lower than costs at Bethany College ($8,400 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($21,045 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (959) is 135 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/