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Overview |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 663 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,334 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,565 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 81 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 62 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $325 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 53% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 663 students)
MCNY vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 117.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at MCNY than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($19,338.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than MCNY ($12,910 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 11.5% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($11,060 vs. $12,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Metropolitan College of New York (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 119.1% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($14,386 vs. $6,565)
MCNY vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than MCNY (76.5%)
MCNY vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $5,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $35,100)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($31,500 vs. $34,500)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($325 vs. $356)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/