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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 148.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at YCP than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($21,070.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than YCP ($15,502 vs. $20,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 18% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,530 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 17.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,978 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 221 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming YCP students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or YCP? 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 YCP and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $15,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $35,100)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,495 vs. $31,500)
- YCP graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($273 vs. $325)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/