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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,751 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,084 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,574 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,778 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,905 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | 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 Potsdam is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,751 students vs. 1,848 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 25.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($8,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than SUNY-Potsdam ($12,910 vs. $14,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 36.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,060 vs. $15,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Potsdam (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 47.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,386 vs. $9,778)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam earn on average $4,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/