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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $325 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,824 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- The Sage Colleges is 299.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at The Sage Colleges than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($33,851.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than The Sage Colleges ($15,502 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 28.6% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($10,530 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 120.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($27,982 vs. $12,708)
The Sage Colleges vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman The Sage Colleges students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $35,100)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,500)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($240 vs. $325)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/