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Overview |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 258 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lincolnchristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $14,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $14,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $6,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $7,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $13,009 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | N/A |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Lincoln Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 258 students)
DePaul vs. Lincoln Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lincoln Christian University?
- DePaul University is 184.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.7% higher at DePaul than Lincoln Christian University ($42,189.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than DePaul ($7,706 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 134.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($6,843 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University as Lincoln Christian University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($26,004 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Lincoln Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Christian University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
DePaul vs. Lincoln Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Lincoln Christian University? 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 Christian University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Lincoln Christian University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $34,200)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/