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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,876 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,876 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,398 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,926 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,348 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 2,690 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 1,446 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Notre Dame College is 258.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($31,876.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Notre Dame College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($31,876.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Notre Dame College ($12,910 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 3.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($11,060 vs. $11,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 80.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($25,926 vs. $14,386)
Notre Dame College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame College (899) is 66 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Notre Dame College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Notre Dame College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,100)
- Notre Dame College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Notre Dame College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/