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Overview |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 507 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sciarc.edu | lincolncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,490 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,490 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,440 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,041 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,364 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 0% |
Admission |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 513 | - | ||
| Admitted | 307 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 710/800 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $442 | $124 |
Diversity |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SCI-Arc | Lincoln College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln College is larger than than SCI-Arc based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 507 students)
SCI-Arc vs. Lincoln College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCI-Arc or Lincoln College?
- Southern California Institute of Architecture is 164.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($49,490.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at SCI-Arc than Lincoln College ($49,490.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 60% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Architecture ($8,400 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture than Lincoln College (30% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern California Institute of Architecture students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($43,364 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SCI-Arc or Lincoln College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln College or SCI-Arc .
- The average SAT score at Southern California Institute of Architecture (1116) is 292 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming SCI-Arc students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lincoln College (17)
SCI-Arc vs. Lincoln College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCI-Arc or Lincoln College? 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 College and SCI-Arc.
- Graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn on average $12,600 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $30,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCI-Arc graduates. ($12,000 vs. $42,750)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $318 less per month on federal student loans than SCI-Arc graduates. ($124 vs. $442)
- More SCI-Arc graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/