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Overview |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dix Hills, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 546 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ftc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,900 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,900 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,765 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,794 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 362 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 211 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.83 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Five Towns College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Five Towns College | 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
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Five Towns College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 546 students)
Five Towns College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Five Towns College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Five Towns College is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Five Towns College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($25,900.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Five Towns College ($15,502 vs. $18,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 30.1% lower than costs at Five Towns College ($10,530 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Five Towns College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Five Towns College students is 40% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($17,794 vs. $12,708)
Five Towns College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Five Towns 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 Five Towns College .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Five Towns College (2.83)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Five Towns College (58.3%)
Five Towns College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Five Towns 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 Five Towns College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Five Towns College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Five Towns College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,100)
- Five Towns College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Five Towns College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Five Towns College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/