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Overview |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 682 | ||
| Admitted | - | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 1030/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $124 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Cottey 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 Cottey College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 311 students)
Lincoln College vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Cottey College than Lincoln College ($23,350.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 2.6% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,400 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cottey College than Lincoln College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($17,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 225 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Cottey 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 Cottey College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Cottey College earn on average $100 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $33,800)
- Cottey College and Lincoln College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($12,000 vs. $12,000)
- Cottey College and Lincoln College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($124 vs. $124)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/