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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,824 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,144.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,502 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 19.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,530 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 46.1% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,708 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (955) is 122 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $7,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,100)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/