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Overview |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $325 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 53% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,848 students)
ECSU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 33.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,900.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,852.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than ECSU ($12,910 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 56% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,060 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 45.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,386 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
ECSU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,100)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $325)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/