Lincoln Christian University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a private nonprofit school with 44 students.
About This School
Lincoln Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, Illinois with approximately 44 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,610 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $37,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a concerning story here — a 0% freshman retention rate suggests serious issues with student satisfaction or institutional stability, and a 58% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start never finish. With median earnings of $37,000 a decade out, the $17,610 annual net price and $15,000 debt load are manageable *if* you graduate, but that's a significant if given the retention data. Only consider this school if you have a strong, specific reason tied to its Christian ministry focus and have spoken directly with current students about campus experience.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (44 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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