Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- Lincoln University
- Southern California Institute of Architecture
What stands out
Lincoln University reports the higher graduation rate, while Southern California Institute of Architecture reports higher median earnings ten years on. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | Lincoln UniversityOakland, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearHighest graduation rate | Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearHighest retentionHighest median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Average net priceWhat students on federal aid actually paid per year, after grants. | Not reported | $43,923 |
| Published costSticker price before aid. Few students pay it. | Not reported | $71,612 |
| In-state tuition | $13,150 | $56,162 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,150 | $56,162 |
| Admissions | ||
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 77% |
| SAT midpoint | Not reported | 1,295 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation rateWithin 150% of normal time. Excludes transfer students. | 76%highest | 71% |
| Retention rateFirst-year students who come back for a second year. | 89% | 91%highest |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | $53,695 | $71,909highest |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 204 | 236 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.