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Overview |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $325 |
Diversity |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Hood | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,824 students)
Hood vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Hood College is 416.8% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.7% higher at Hood than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($43,800.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Hood ($15,502 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 29.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,530 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 167.9% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($34,047 vs. $12,708)
Hood vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $35,100)
- Hood College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,500)
- Hood graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $325)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/