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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $124 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 227 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Centra College?
- Centra College is 9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,240.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Centra College ($14,144.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Centra College ($15,502 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 11.9% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,406 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 95.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($12,708 vs. $6,495)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Centra College (40%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Centra 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 Centra College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,100)
- Centra College students graduate with a $19,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($12,042 vs. $31,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($124 vs. $325)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/