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Overview |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 258 | ||
| Admitted | - | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 823 students)
Lincoln College vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Capitol College than Lincoln College ($25,830.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 52.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($8,400 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Lincoln College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($14,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 199 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Capitol 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 Capitol College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $36,300 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,736)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($124 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/