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Overview |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $224 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at CU than Lincoln College ($25,200.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 7% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,400 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($22,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 165 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming CU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or CU? 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 CU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $9,729 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,729)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($124 vs. $224)
- More CU 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/