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Overview |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $325 |
Diversity |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BBC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 54% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Clarks Summit University is 250.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at BBC than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($29,700.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than BBC ($15,502 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 44.2% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($7,300 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($19,782 vs. $12,708)
BBC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $13,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,688 vs. $31,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($182 vs. $325)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/