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Overview |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 97% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $325 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,824 students)
Wake Forest vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Wake Forest University is 619.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.4% higher at Wake Forest than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($61,012.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Wake Forest ($15,502 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 58.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,530 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 326.8% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($54,233 vs. $12,708)
Wake Forest vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (88% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $35,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $325)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/