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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Southern Illinois University?
- Lincoln College is 94% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at Lincoln College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,700.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 26.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,400 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Lincoln College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 208 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $14,000 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,500)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/