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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,178 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,170 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,632 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,935 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,520 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $325 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 87% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,848 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($8,900.00 vs. $6,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($14,852.00 vs. $9,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($4,935 vs. $12,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 66.8% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($6,632 vs. $11,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 160.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($14,386 vs. $5,520)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $35,100)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,500)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $325)
- More Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/