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Overview |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Illinois 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Illinois College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.2% higher at Illinois College than Lincoln University ($35,796.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Illinois College ($11,199 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 4.6% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,530 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 239.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($29,785 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Illinois College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Lincoln University (57% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $3,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,960 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/