Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Delaware State University Union College Morgan State Colgate Lafayette College| College of the Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $8,476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $325 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,824 students)
Holy Cross vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- College of the Holy Cross is 579.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.2% higher at Holy Cross than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($57,600.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Holy Cross ($15,502 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 57.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,530 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 211.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($39,615 vs. $12,708)
Holy Cross vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $45,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $35,100)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,500 vs. $31,500)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($284 vs. $325)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/