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Boise State Idaho Carroll College Midway University RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Lincoln College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Lincoln, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | lincolncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $18,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $18,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 710/800 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Lincoln College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 888 students)
C of I vs. Lincoln College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Lincoln College?
- The College of Idaho is 80.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at C of I than Lincoln College ($33,825.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 28.8% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($8,400 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Lincoln College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($23,878 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Lincoln College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln College or C of I .
C of I vs. Lincoln College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $11,900 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,995)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/