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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($14,144.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Ship ($15,502 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 9.6% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,530 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 67.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,708 vs. $7,593)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 146 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Ship students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Ship? 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 Ship and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $35,100)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/