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Overview |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | California, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,824 students)
PennWest California vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 9.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California ($14,144.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 1.1% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($12,708 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California 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 PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 89 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming PennWest California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
PennWest California vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $35,100)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/