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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,824 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Saint Peter's University is 357.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.3% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($38,790.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($11,996 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 62.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($10,530 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 177.4% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($35,256 vs. $12,708)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 85 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $35,100)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/