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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1178 | 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 |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $325 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 1,824 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Buffalo State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,812 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 36.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($10,530 vs. $14,386)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 18.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,708 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Buffalo (901) is 68 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Buffalo State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Buffalo earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $35,100)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $10,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,409 vs. $31,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($221 vs. $325)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/