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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Fairmont State ?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Fairmont State than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,638.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,794 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,022 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Fairmont State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 94.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,708 vs. $6,547)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Fairmont State University (962) is 129 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Fairmont State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Fairmont State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $35,100)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,500)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($227 vs. $325)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/