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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | Nichols | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 150.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Nichols than Lincoln Christian University ($37,150.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than Nichols ($7,706 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 106.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($6,843 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Lincoln Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($26,515 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Lincoln Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Christian University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Lincoln Christian University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Lincoln Christian University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,200)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/