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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #986 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $196 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,306 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield State College?
- Bluefield State College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Bluefield State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,030.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($11,759 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 3.2% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,200 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Bluefield State College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 25.1% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($12,708 vs. $10,160)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield State College (934) is 101 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Bluefield State College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield State College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Bluefield State 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 State College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Bluefield State College (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,000 vs. $31,500)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($196 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/