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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $219 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at RIC than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($25,014.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($11,014 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 27.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,530 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 68.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,708 vs. $7,537)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 80 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming RIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or RIC? 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 RIC and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $35,100)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $10,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,200 vs. $31,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($219 vs. $325)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/