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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $319 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 623 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 262.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at Bethany College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($30,720.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bethany College ($15,502 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 13% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,530 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 136.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($30,005 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (907) is 74 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $35,100)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($30,884 vs. $31,500)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($319 vs. $325)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/