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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Midway University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Lincoln College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $247 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at CUW than Lincoln College ($32,770.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 44.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($8,400 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Lincoln College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($23,477 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 242 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming CUW students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or CUW? 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 CUW and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,925 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,925)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($124 vs. $247)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/