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Overview |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Mars Hill 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Mars Hill University than Lincoln College ($36,557.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 19.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,400 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Lincoln College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Mars Hill University (912) is 88 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Lincoln College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $32,300)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/