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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 991 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 225.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Bluefield College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,600.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bluefield College ($15,502 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 8.7% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,684 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($18,596 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield College (923) is 90 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Bluefield College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Bluefield College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $35,100)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $10,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,834 vs. $31,500)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($215 vs. $325)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/