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Overview |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or BGSU?
- Lincoln College is 65.9% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at BGSU than Lincoln College ($19,845.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 49.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Lincoln College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($8,898 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 188 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $9,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/