California State University-Northridge vs. Lincoln University

Comparable Facts

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

California State University Northridge is larger than Lincoln University based on total student enrollment (38,313 students vs. 436 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State University Northridge is located in Northridge, CA (Large City setting); Lincoln University is in Oakland, CA (Large City setting).
• California State University Northridge 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 Northridge 25:1; Lincoln University 15:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 39.1% lower than at California State University Northridge ($8,400 vs. $13,804).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.5% higher at California State University-Northridge than at Lincoln University (about $6,908 more per year; $20,058 vs. $13,150).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California State University Northridge than at Lincoln University (83% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State University-Northridge, open admission at Lincoln University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State University-Northridge Nov 30, 2026; Lincoln University Jul 13, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State University-Northridge average a 3.38 high school GPA, 0.78 higher than at Lincoln University (2.6).

Loans and repayment

• More California State University-Northridge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University students, three years after graduation (59% vs. 51%).

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