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Overview |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wartburg College is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 149.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at Wartburg College than Lincoln College ($46,740.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 22.4% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($8,400 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Lincoln College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($36,157 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 281 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/