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Overview |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or UWO?
- Lincoln College is 191.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Lincoln College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($18,700.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,400 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Lincoln College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($4,450 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 206 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming UWO students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or UWO? 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 UWO and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $10,300 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,748)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($124 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/