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Overview |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Rust College is 41% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Rust College ($14,250.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Lincoln University of Missouri ($8,151 vs. $11,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 83.3% lower than costs at Lincoln University ($5,200 vs. $9,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Lincoln University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Rust College ($8,771 vs. $8,549)
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Rust College .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Missouri students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.75) than students at Rust College (2.66)
Rust College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Rust College is higher than Lincoln University (28% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $25,100)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $3,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,960 vs. $27,837)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($247 vs. $287)
- More Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/