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Overview |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 855 students)
Lincoln College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 100% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Ferrum College than Lincoln College ($37,400.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 57.5% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($8,400 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Lincoln College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($26,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Ferrum College (881) is 57 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Ferrum College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($124 vs. $289)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/