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Overview |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 65.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at SAU than Lincoln College ($31,020.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 26.8% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($8,400 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Lincoln College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($20,677 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 249 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming SAU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or SAU? 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 SAU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $12,043 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,043)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($124 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/