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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or KU?
- Lincoln Christian University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($14,820.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at KU than Lincoln Christian University ($26,960.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than KU ($7,706 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 48.1% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($6,843 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Christian University than University of Kansas (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Christian University students is 16.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($13,009 vs. $11,140)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 132 points higher than at Lincoln Christian University (1013)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lincoln Christian University (3.4)
Lincoln Christian University vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or KU? 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 KU and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Lincoln Christian University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $20,400 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $34,200)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Christian University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/