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Overview |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or GVSU?
- Lincoln College is 34% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at GVSU than Lincoln College ($19,856.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 20.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,400 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Lincoln College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 266 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More GVSU 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/