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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | 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 | $12,930 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | 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 | 3.5 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $325 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 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 Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,824 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 9.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion ($14,144.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 22.8% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($10,530 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Clarion (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($12,708 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Clarion (934) is 101 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming PennWest Clarion students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
PennWest Clarion vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 Clarion.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $4,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $35,100)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,500)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $325)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/