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Overview |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or AU?
- Averett University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at AU than Lincoln College ($37,640.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 35.2% lower than costs at Averett University ($8,400 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($26,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Averett University (913) is 89 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or AU? 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 AU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/