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Overview |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,250 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,530 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,199 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,771 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,960 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,833 students)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Missouri or Northwest?
- Lincoln University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,250.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Northwest ($11,199 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 9.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,530 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Lincoln University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,771 vs. $8,387)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Missouri or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Lincoln University of Missouri .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Missouri or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Lincoln University of Missouri.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Lincoln University (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $1,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,960 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/