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Overview |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethany College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bethany 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Bethany College is 316% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Bethany College than Lincoln University ($29,200.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Bethany College ($11,199 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 37.2% lower than costs at Bethany College ($9,530 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 139.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($21,045 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany 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 Bethany College .
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Bethany College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany 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 Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Lincoln University (42% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($23,960 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/