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Overview |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Alcorn State, MS | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,933 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alcorn.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,869 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,869 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,255 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,864 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,386 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,748 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $325 |
Diversity |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Alcorn State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Alcorn State University | 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,824 students)
Alcorn State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alcorn State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Alcorn State University ($14,144.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,864 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,255 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 22.4% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($12,708 vs. $10,386)
Alcorn State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University .
- The average SAT score at Alcorn State University (871) is 38 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Alcorn State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Alcorn State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Alcorn State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,500 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,500)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($292 vs. $325)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/