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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Seton Hill 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 368.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($39,674.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Seton Hill University ($15,502 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 26.8% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,530 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 122.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($28,325 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,100)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/