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Overview |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 165.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at W&J than Lincoln College ($49,612.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 61% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,400 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lincoln College .
Lincoln College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or W&J? 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 W&J and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $23,100 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/