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Overview |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | OC Comets | ||
| 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
- Olivet College is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (919 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at OC Comets than Lincoln College ($31,664.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 33.8% lower than costs at Olivet College ($8,400 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($23,361 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Olivet College (931) is 107 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming OC Comets students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/