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Overview |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $247 |
Diversity |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Central | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,833 students)
Central vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- University of Central Missouri is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Central than Lincoln University ($16,080.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Central ($11,199 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,530 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Lincoln University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University students is 34.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,771 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Central vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Lincoln University (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $10,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $31,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,960)
- Central graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/