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Overview |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, MO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,250 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,530 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,199 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,771 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,960 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $225 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 52% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Missouri | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,833 students)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Missouri or MWSU?
- Lincoln University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Missouri Western State University ($14,250.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than MWSU ($11,199 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 7% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,530 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($10,531 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Missouri or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Lincoln University of Missouri .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Missouri or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Lincoln University of Missouri.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Lincoln University (27% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $31,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $2,142 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,960)
- MWSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($225 vs. $247)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/