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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or BSU?
- Lincoln Christian University is 75.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at BSU than Lincoln Christian University ($25,918.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than BSU ($7,706 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 59.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($6,843 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than Ball State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($13,009 vs. $11,418)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 57 points higher than at Lincoln Christian University (1013)
- Incoming Lincoln Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or BSU? 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 BSU and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Lincoln Christian University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,200)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/