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Overview |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 846 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,000 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,000 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,750 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,923 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,253 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,410 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 423 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $325 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,848 students vs. 846 students)
Plaza College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Plaza College is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,000.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Plaza College ($14,852.00 vs. $14,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Plaza College ($12,910 vs. $17,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 26.4% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($8,750 vs. $11,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Plaza College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 98.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($14,386 vs. $7,253)
Plaza College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza 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 Plaza College .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $17,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($13,915 vs. $31,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($143 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/