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Overview |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Longmeadow, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baypath.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,781 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,781 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,799 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,502 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,913 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 788 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 596 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1140 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,011 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $325 |
Diversity |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Bay Path University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bay Path University | 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
- Bay Path University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,824 students)
Bay Path University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay Path University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Bay Path University is 322.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at Bay Path University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($35,781.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bay Path University ($15,502 vs. $18,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 21.5% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,530 vs. $12,799)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bay Path University as Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 119.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,913 vs. $12,708)
Bay Path University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay Path University 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 Bay Path University .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Bay Path University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay Path University 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 Bay Path University.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $35,100)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $7,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,011 vs. $31,500)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($248 vs. $325)
- More Bay Path University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/