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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 82.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64% higher at Penn College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Penn College ($15,502 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 15.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,530 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 75.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,708 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn 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 Penn College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $325)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/