Lincoln Christian University vs Grove City College

Lincoln Christian University and Grove City College, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Lincoln Christian, located in Lincoln, Illinois, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Grove City's 75%. While Grove City's student body is larger, Lincoln Christian fosters a close-knit community with smaller class sizes. Both institutions excel in certain academic areas: Lincoln Christian is known for its strong nursing and education programs, while Grove City is recognized for its engineering and business programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' differences in graduation rates, student demographics, and other key aspects, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Grove City College	Lincoln Christian University
Overview
Location	Grove City, Pennsylvania	Lincoln, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	89.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.6%	63.5%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1130 - 1382	940 - 1180
ACT range	23 - 30	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	49.0%	42.0%
Students submitting ACT score	22.0%	55.0%
Total number of applicants	2,082	222
Total number of admissions given out	1,511	141
Admitted students who chose to enroll	618	64
Yield rate	40.9%	45.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,840	$28,271
Average net price	$21,846	$17,595
Tuition	$19,310	$14,520
Room & board	$10,680	Room/dormitory: $3,740 Meal plan: $4,050
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $8,807	100.0% Average amount $10,399
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $0	62.0% Average amount $5,006
Students taking out private loans	30.0% Average amount $14,341	5.0% Average amount $8,200

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,306 Men 51.6% Women 48.4%	287 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%
Graduate students	11 Men 63.6% Women 36.4%	250 Men 58.0% Women 42.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	51.2%	N/A
International students	1.0%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	2,249	574
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania Ohio New York Virginia Michigan	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Engineering Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies English Language and Literature	Theology Business Psychology Health Professions Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	87.5%	46.1%
Dropout rate	6.1%	32.6%
Transferred out	6.2%	20.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,010 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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