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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Lincoln College | Northern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Dekalb, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 15,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | niu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $9,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,961 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,348 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $246 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Northern Illinois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Northern Illinois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Northern Illinois?
- Lincoln College is 91% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Lincoln College than Northern Illinois University ($18,700.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 36% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,400 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than Lincoln College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($12,552 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Northern Illinois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Illinois or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Illinois University (1029) is 205 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Northern Illinois students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Northern Illinois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Northern Illinois? 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 Northern Illinois and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,859 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Illinois graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,859)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Illinois graduates. ($124 vs. $246)
- More Northern Illinois 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/