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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 597 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,370 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,536 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 939 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 852 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 597 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 259.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at Paul Smith's College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($32,012.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Paul Smith's College ($12,910 vs. $26,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 45.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,060 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 70.6% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($24,536 vs. $14,386)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $1,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,100)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/