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Overview |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | MWSU | ||
| 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 Western State University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or MWSU?
- Lincoln College is 185.9% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Lincoln College than Missouri Western State University ($18,700.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 21.4% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($8,400 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($10,531 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Lincoln College .
Lincoln College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $9,818 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,818)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($124 vs. $225)
- More MWSU 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/