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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $325 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 54% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 300.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($33,952.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($15,502 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 16.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($10,530 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina Wesleyan College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 123.4% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($28,392 vs. $12,708)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878) is 45 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $35,100)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,718 vs. $31,500)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($234 vs. $325)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/