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MCA Memphis Midway University| Lincoln College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 877 | ||
| Admitted | - | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 89.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at CBU than Lincoln College ($35,520.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 21.7% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,400 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($26,964 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 281 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming CBU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or CBU? 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 CBU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More CBU 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/