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Overview |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $332 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Claflin University?
- Lincoln College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Lincoln College than Claflin University ($18,700.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 12.9% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,400 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Lincoln College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Lincoln College (824) is 9 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Lincoln College students have at the same average ACT score (17) as students at Claflin University (17)
Lincoln College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Lincoln College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $30,700)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $20,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $32,184)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $208 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($124 vs. $332)
- More Lincoln College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/