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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Lincoln College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | KU | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or KU?
- Lincoln College is 85.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at KU than Lincoln College ($26,960.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($8,400 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Lincoln College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($11,140 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 321 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming KU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or KU? 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 KU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $20,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,500)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($124 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/