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Overview |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or BSU?
- Lincoln College is 121.7% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at BSU than Lincoln College ($25,918.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 29.8% lower than costs at Ball State University ($8,400 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Lincoln College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 246 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming BSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or BSU? 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 BSU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/