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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Temple?
- Temple University is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at Temple than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($34,684.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Temple ($15,502 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 48.6% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,530 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Temple University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 9.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($12,708 vs. $11,575)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Temple (79.7%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Temple? 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 Temple and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,100)
- Temple University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,500)
- Temple graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $325)
- More Temple 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/