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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 718 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Penn State York than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 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 State York ($15,502 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 23.3% lower than costs at Penn State York ($10,530 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Penn State York (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 50.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($12,708 vs. $8,440)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 217 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Penn State York? 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 State York and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn State York is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $20,200 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,100)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $4,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,818 vs. $31,500)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($277 vs. $325)
- More Penn State York 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/