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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 36% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $149 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Bates?
- Bates College is 312.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.1% higher at Bates than Lincoln Christian University ($61,066.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Bates ($7,706 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 151.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($6,843 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 295.2% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($51,414 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Lincoln Christian University .
Lincoln Christian University vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Bates? 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 Bates and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Lincoln Christian University (92% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,500 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $34,200)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/