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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,848 | 991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,900 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,852 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,060 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,910 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,386 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 4,692 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 991 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 261.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.6% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($32,166.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($12,910 vs. $20,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 0.7% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,980 vs. $11,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 90.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,358 vs. $14,386)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 182 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $35,100)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/