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Overview |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 258 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnchristian.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,820 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,820 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,843 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,706 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,009 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln Christian University | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Lincoln Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 258 students)
Lincoln Christian University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln Christian University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 143% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at VWC than Lincoln Christian University ($36,010.00 vs. $14,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Christian University than VWC ($7,706 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Christian University are 61.8% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($6,843 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Lincoln Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Lincoln Christian University ($27,568 vs. $13,009)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln Christian University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Lincoln Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln Christian University (1013) is 31 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Lincoln Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Christian University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VWC (3.39)
Lincoln Christian University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln Christian University or VWC? 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 VWC and Lincoln Christian University.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Lincoln Christian University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Lincoln Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,200)
- More Lincoln Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/