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Overview |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $325 |
Diversity |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 1,824 students)
ATU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 45.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Arkansas Tech University ($14,144.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($12,016 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 15% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,157 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Arkansas Tech University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 50.6% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,708 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
ATU vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,750 vs. $31,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($183 vs. $325)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/