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Overview |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| 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 | 928/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $292 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Bethel?
- Lincoln College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Lincoln College than Bethel University ($18,700.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 60.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,400 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Lincoln College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($13,396 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 104 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,250)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($124 vs. $292)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/