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Marshall University Hondros College Midway University Waynesburg College West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College| Lincoln College | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 958 | ||
| Admitted | - | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | D&E College | ||
| 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
- Lincoln College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 650 students)
Lincoln College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at D&E College than Lincoln College ($29,880.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 20.5% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($8,400 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($25,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 104 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or D&E 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 D&E College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $11,712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,712)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($124 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/