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Overview |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 78% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or UWM?
- Lincoln College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($18,700.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at UWM than Lincoln College ($19,956.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 29.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,400 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Lincoln College (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($5,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 226 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming UWM students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or UWM? 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 UWM and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $12,300 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $12,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($12,000 vs. $24,958)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($124 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/