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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 302.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Misericordia University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($34,100.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Misericordia University ($15,502 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 40.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,530 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($23,008 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 236 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $35,100)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Misericordia University 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/