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Overview |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 39% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 54% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,824 students)
AIC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- American International College is 378.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.7% higher at AIC than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($40,550.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than AIC ($15,502 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 43.7% lower than costs at American International College ($10,530 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than American International College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 175.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($35,061 vs. $12,708)
AIC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or AIC .
- The average SAT score at American International College (887) is 54 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming AIC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
AIC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than American International College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,100)
- American International College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- AIC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/