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Overview |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $221 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or WWU?
- William Woods University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at WWU than Lincoln College ($26,500.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 24.4% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,400 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Lincoln College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($20,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 211 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming WWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or WWU? 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 WWU and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $9,437 lower median federal student loan debt than WWU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,437)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than WWU graduates. ($124 vs. $221)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/