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Overview |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 955 | ||
| Admitted | - | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 686 students)
Lincoln College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 71.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Paul Smith's College than Lincoln College ($32,012.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 85.1% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($8,400 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($24,545 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Lincoln College .
Lincoln College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $2,900 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/