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Overview |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Central?
- Lincoln College is 132.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Lincoln College than University of Central Missouri ($18,700.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 15.5% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,400 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Lincoln College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($6,517 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 186 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Central students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Central? 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 Central and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $10,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,441)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/