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Overview |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, MO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,250 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,530 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,199 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,771 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,960 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 52% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,833 students)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Missouri or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Missouri Southern than Lincoln University ($16,052.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Lincoln University of Missouri ($10,061 vs. $11,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 25% lower than costs at Lincoln University ($7,624 vs. $9,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,771 vs. $8,016)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Missouri or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Lincoln University of Missouri .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Missouri or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Lincoln University of Missouri.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Lincoln University (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $31,500)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,960)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($215 vs. $247)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/