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Overview |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #867 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Cornerstone 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
- Cornerstone University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,781 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($27,580.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Cornerstone University than Lincoln College ($27,580.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 25.2% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($8,400 vs. $10,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornerstone University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornerstone University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($18,502 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 209 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Cornerstone University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Cornerstone University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/