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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $325 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Cedar Crest College is 407.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($43,043.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Cedar Crest College ($15,502 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 20.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,530 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 155.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($32,415 vs. $12,708)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 135 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,100)
- Cedar Crest College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,750 vs. $31,500)
- Cedar Crest College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($286 vs. $325)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/