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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,848 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,900 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,060 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,910 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,386 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 4,692 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $248 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 1,448 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 10.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($8,900.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($20,120.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($11,015 vs. $12,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 17.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,060 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 50.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($14,386 vs. $9,577)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 149 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $15,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $35,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,001 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($248 vs. $325)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/