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Overview |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Bowie, MD | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,275 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowiestate.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,811 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,533 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,468 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,886 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,463 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,445 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,712 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1048 | 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 | May 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,391 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $325 |
Diversity |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bowie State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowie State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,275 students vs. 1,824 students)
Bowie State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowie State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Bowie State University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Bowie State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,533.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowie State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,886 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 18.4% lower than costs at Bowie State University ($10,530 vs. $12,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bowie State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 34.3% larger than aid received Bowie State University ($12,708 vs. $9,463)
Bowie State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowie State 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 Bowie State University .
- The average SAT score at Bowie State University (883) is 50 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Bowie State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Bowie State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Bowie State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Bowie State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowie State 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 Bowie State University.
- The graduation rate at Bowie State University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bowie State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $35,100)
- Bowie State University students graduate with a $7,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,391 vs. $31,500)
- Bowie State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($252 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bowie State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/