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Overview |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $325 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 1,824 students)
Morgan State vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Morgan State than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,948.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,956 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 15.5% lower than costs at Morgan State University ($10,530 vs. $12,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morgan State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($12,738 vs. $12,708)
Morgan State vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State 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 Morgan State .
- The average SAT score at Morgan State University (878) is 45 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Morgan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Morgan State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Morgan State vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State 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 Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Morgan State University (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Morgan State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $35,100)
- Morgan State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,500)
- Morgan State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($320 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/