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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 650 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 252.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at D&E College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($29,880.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than D&E College ($15,502 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 4% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,125 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 97.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($25,119 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 95 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or D&E 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 D&E College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Davis & Elkins College (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $35,100)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $7,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,500)
- D&E College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $325)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/