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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lycoming College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,059 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 425.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.9% higher at Lycoming College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($44,544.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Lycoming College ($15,502 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 34.7% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($10,530 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 234.5% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($42,509 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 201 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $35,100)
- Lycoming College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Lycoming College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/