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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,848 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,900 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,060 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,910 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,386 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,692 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 1,162 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 210.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at W&J than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,605.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than W&J ($12,910 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 25.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,060 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 170.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($38,971 vs. $14,386)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or W&J? 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 W&J and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- W&J graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/