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Overview |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $247 |
Diversity |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,833 students)
GSU vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Governors State University is 7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at GSU than Lincoln University ($15,024.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Lincoln University of Missouri ($9,833 vs. $11,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 15.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,530 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($11,987 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
GSU vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $31,500)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,960)
- GSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($178 vs. $247)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/