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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,360 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 197.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Wilson College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($25,200.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Wilson College ($15,502 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 13.7% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,530 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,241 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Wilson College (941) is 108 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Wilson College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,750 vs. $31,500)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($266 vs. $325)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/