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Overview |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 840/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $247 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Roosevelt University than Lincoln College ($33,068.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 78.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($8,400 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Lincoln College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($24,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 214 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Roosevelt University? 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 Roosevelt University and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,896)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($124 vs. $247)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/