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Overview |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $247 |
Diversity |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SC | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Sterling College is 306% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at SC than Lincoln University ($28,500.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than SC ($11,199 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 2.1% lower than costs at Lincoln University ($9,336 vs. $9,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 124.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($19,729 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or SC .
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
SC vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Lincoln University (48% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Sterling College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $703 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($23,960 vs. $24,663)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($247 vs. $255)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/