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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 907 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 965/1165 | ||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $288 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Thiel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 907 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 296.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Thiel College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($33,620.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Thiel College ($15,502 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 35.1% lower than costs at Thiel College ($10,530 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 116.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,563 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Thiel College (923) is 90 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Thiel College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Thiel College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Thiel College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Thiel College (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Thiel College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,100)
- Thiel College students graduate with a $3,624 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,876 vs. $31,500)
- Thiel College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($288 vs. $325)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/