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Overview |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Alma College?
- Alma College is 142.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at Alma College than Lincoln College ($45,346.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 50.3% lower than costs at Alma College ($8,400 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 286 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/