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Overview |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $221 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or SIUE?
- Lincoln College is 100.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Lincoln College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,700.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 22.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($8,400 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Lincoln College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($10,649 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 246 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $13,200 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $9,430 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,430)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($124 vs. $221)
- More SIUE 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/