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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,848 | 141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,900 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,060 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,910 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,386 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 4,692 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 141 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 383.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.5% higher at PAFA than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($43,000.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than PAFA ($12,910 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 68.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,060 vs. $18,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 32% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($18,987 vs. $14,386)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $13,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,500 vs. $31,500)
- PAFA graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($274 vs. $325)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/