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Overview |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $325 |
Diversity |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 54% | ||
Campus |
CW | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- The College of Westchester is 160.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at CW than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($22,113.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,891 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 10.6% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,520 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 46% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($18,559 vs. $12,708)
CW vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW 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 CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
CW vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $4,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,100)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $7,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,894 vs. $31,500)
- CW graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($247 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/