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Overview |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 51% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $256 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Purdue North Central?
- Lincoln College is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Lincoln College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($18,700.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 13.8% lower than costs at Lincoln College ($7,380 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University North Central Campus than Lincoln College (51% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($7,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 119 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $12,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,836)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($124 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/