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Overview |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 1,848 students)
Plymouth vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Plymouth State University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Plymouth than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($22,810.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Plymouth ($12,910 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 9.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,060 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 41.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($14,386 vs. $10,179)
Plymouth vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth 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 Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Plymouth vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,100)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/