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Overview |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Wartburg College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Wartburg College is 565.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228% higher at Wartburg College than Lincoln University ($46,740.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Wartburg College ($11,199 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 7.9% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($9,530 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Lincoln University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 312.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($36,157 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College .
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Wartburg College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Lincoln University (63% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($23,960 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/