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Overview |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $325 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Capitol College is 193.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Capitol College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($26,088.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Capitol College ($12,910 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 23.7% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,060 vs. $13,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College as Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 23.3% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($17,745 vs. $14,386)
Capitol College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College 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 Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 190 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Capitol College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $35,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $35,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $5,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,736 vs. $31,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($266 vs. $325)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/