Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   Nelson graduates 15 pts more of its students than Lincoln (47% vs. 33%)

   Graduation rate
2. 2

   Nelson grads earn $6.8K more ten years out than Lincoln's ($46,238 vs. $39,463)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
3. 3

   Lincoln costs about $4.1K less per year on average than Nelson ($19,599 vs. $23,663, all students)

   Average cost, all students
4. 4

   Nelson's grants cover 33% of its full price on average, vs. 30% at Lincoln

   Aid generosity
5. 5

   Lincoln has 1 pts more Pell recipients than Nelson (49% vs. 48%)

   Pell Grant recipients
6. 6

   Nelson is a bit larger (1,479 vs. 1,392)

   Undergrads

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.