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Overview |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 64% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 43% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or UW-La Crosse?
- Lincoln College is 146.5% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Lincoln College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($18,700.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 21% lower than costs at Lincoln College ($6,942 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Lincoln College (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin La Crosse students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($3,395 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 306 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $15,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,250)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/