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Jefferson City, MO · Saint Joseph, MO
| Lincoln University | Missouri Western State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,092/yr | $13,251/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,070/yr | $11,243/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $28,875 | $19,968 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,313/yr | $11,674/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,287/yr | $13,965/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,466/yr | $16,119/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,984/yr | $17,764/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $306/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,256/yr | $12,311/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,900/yr | $16,007/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,396/yr | $4,860/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,704/yr | $21,595/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,796/yr | $10,306/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,692/yr | $20,866/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 49% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 21% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 60% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $39,463/yr | $42,647/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,649–$56,230 | $26,153–$62,659 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 35% | 43% |
| White students graduating | 41% | 41% |
| Black students graduating | 15% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $32,185/yr | $37,499/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 57% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 10% | 23% |
| Pell students who graduate | 12% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 26% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 23% | 27% |
| Students who transfer out | 36% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,168/yr | $40,961/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 13% | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Education 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $66,592/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,938/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,392 | 2,219 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 128 | 225 |
| Average professor pay | $5,626/mo | $7,902/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 62% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $24,957 | $36,641 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Jefferson City, MO | Saint Joseph, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1866 | 1915 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8% | 1.1% |
| Men | 42% | 41% |
| Women | 58% | 59% |
| White students | 29% | 66% |
| Black students | 50% | 14% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 7.2% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 9.3% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 9.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,821/yr | $6,261/yr |
| Endowment | $3.3M | $40.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 717 | 1,239 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,425/yr | $5,540/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,127/yr | $5,116/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 291 | 375 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.9M | $3.3M |
| Athletics budget | $7.1M | $10.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.3M | $10.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $104,480 | $93,514 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.