Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL 62656-2111
About Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln Christian University is a private research university in Lincoln, Illinois, enrolling about 44 students. Lincoln Christian University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $15,400 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,038 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Lincoln Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,400).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 16% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 58.23%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,038.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Lincoln Christian University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 511% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christian University | $15,400 | $17,610 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Lincoln Christian University really?
Key findings
- Lincoln Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,400).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 16% above.
Lincoln Christian University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,400
Finding Lincoln Christian University charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,400. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is 16% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 29% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Lincoln Christian University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Lincoln Christian University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lincoln Christian University is $17,610.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,610 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,211 above the Illinois median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $2,639 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Lincoln Christian University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Lincoln Christian University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lincoln Christian University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$15,400
Avg. net price
$17,610
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,600. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Lincoln Christian University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lincoln Christian University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lincoln Christian University.
Campus
Location
Lincoln, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 62656-2111
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 18% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
44
Total enrollment
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 39.08%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lincoln Christian University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lincoln Christian University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lincoln Christian University in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lincoln Christian University reported total enrollment of about 44 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 70% male and 30% female. About 39.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln Christian University in 2024 is 44 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
42.25% 100% Completion Time
58.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.25% of students graduating from Lincoln Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Lincoln Christian University graduates earn a median of $43,038 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lincoln Christian University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,038. Median federal loan debt: $20,250. Average net price used in cost models: $17,610.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Lincoln Christian University graduates report median earnings of $43,038 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lincoln Christian University.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lincoln Christian University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lincoln Christian University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023). Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Illinois median 0.19× the median ($28.5M)
- Great Lakes median 0.17× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 0.21× the median ($26.4M)
- Illinois median 2.2× the median ($15,173)
- Great Lakes median 2.0× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 2.8× the median ($12,100)
Lincoln Christian University at a glance
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln Christian University is a private non-profit institution in Lincoln, IL.
Schools near Lincoln Christian University
Other campuses in Lincoln, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Christian University located?
Lincoln Christian University is located in Lincoln, IL.
What is Lincoln Christian University's tuition?
Lincoln Christian University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,400 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $17,610 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Lincoln Christian University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,400 and average net price is $17,610 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Lincoln Christian University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($17,610), completion (58.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,038). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Lincoln Christian University?
Lincoln Christian University reports total enrollment of about 44 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lincoln Christian University earn?
Median earnings are $35,416 six years after entry and $43,038 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Christian University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lincoln Christian University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,250.
Is Lincoln Christian University public or private?
Lincoln Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, IL.
Is Lincoln Christian University an HBCU?
No. Lincoln Christian University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln Christian University a tribal college?
No. Lincoln Christian University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln Christian University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln Christian University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.