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Overview |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $325 |
Diversity |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
LIM | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 54% | ||
Campus |
LIM | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,310 students)
LIM vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- LIM College is 251% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at LIM than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($29,750.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than LIM ($15,502 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 76.9% lower than costs at LIM College ($10,530 vs. $18,625)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LIM College as Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 11.4% larger than aid received LIM College ($12,708 vs. $11,409)
LIM vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM 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 LIM .
- The average SAT score at LIM College (962) is 129 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming LIM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
LIM vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM 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 LIM.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $35,100)
- LIM College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,500)
- LIM graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $325)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/