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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $325 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,824 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 127.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at North Carolina Central University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,764.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,708 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 12.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,530 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina Central University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,168 vs. $12,708)
North Carolina Central University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central University 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 North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Central University (879) is 46 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming North Carolina Central University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central University 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than North Carolina Central University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Central University earn on average $100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($35,200 vs. $35,100)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,500)
- North Carolina Central University 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 North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/