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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,031 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 268.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at Cairn than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($31,255.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Cairn ($15,502 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 11.7% lower than costs at Cairn University ($10,530 vs. $11,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Cairn University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 44.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($18,376 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Cairn University (976) is 143 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Cairn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cairn University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,100)
- Cairn University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Cairn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/