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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Midway University Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Lincoln College | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Missouri Southern?
- Lincoln College is 133% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Lincoln College than Missouri Southern State University ($18,700.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 10.2% lower than costs at Lincoln College ($7,624 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($8,016 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 206 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $8,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,831)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($124 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern 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/