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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $254 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Liberty University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at West Liberty University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($17,100.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,788 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 5.1% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,020 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 118.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,708 vs. $5,824)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 151 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $35,100)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $6,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,617 vs. $31,500)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($254 vs. $325)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/