California State University-Fresno vs. Lincoln University

Comparable Facts

Compare California State University Fresno in Fresno, CA with Lincoln University in Oakland, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State University Fresno is larger than Lincoln University based on total student enrollment (24,427 students vs. 436 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Fresno is located in Fresno, CA (Large City setting); Lincoln University is in Oakland, CA (Large City setting).
• California State University Fresno is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Lincoln University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State University Fresno 22:1; Lincoln University 15:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 29.8% lower than at California State University Fresno ($8,400 vs. $11,960).
• Out-of-state tuition is 51.7% higher at California State University-Fresno than at Lincoln University (about $6,800 more per year; $19,950 vs. $13,150).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California State University Fresno than at Lincoln University (85% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State University-Fresno, open admission at Lincoln University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State University-Fresno Dec 15, 2026; Lincoln University Jul 13, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State University-Fresno average a 3.12 high school GPA, 0.52 higher than at Lincoln University (2.6).

Loans and repayment

• More California State University-Fresno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University students, three years after graduation (63% vs. 51%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.