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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $325 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,140 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 88.5% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($17,096.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,940 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 62.8% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($6,470 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Montana State University Northern (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 146.2% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($12,708 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern 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 Montana State University-Northern .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University Northern (892) is 59 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Montana State University-Northern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Montana State University-Northern vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern 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 Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Montana State University Northern (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $5,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $35,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $16,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($15,340 vs. $31,500)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($158 vs. $325)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/