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Overview |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 377 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnuca.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,920 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,920 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,597 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,544 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 13, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Lincoln University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 377 students)
Lincoln University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University or NEC?
- New England College is 267.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $10,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.9% higher at NEC than Lincoln University ($40,178.00 vs. $10,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than NEC ($28,597 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 100% lower than costs at New England College ($8,400 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Lincoln University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 428% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($29,272 vs. $5,544)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Lincoln University .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Lincoln University (2.6)
Lincoln University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University or NEC? 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 NEC and Lincoln University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University is higher than New England College (60% vs. 38%)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/