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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $325 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 1,824 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Colorado Mesa than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($21,983.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mesa University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,085 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 9.4% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,530 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Colorado Mesa University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 38% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($12,708 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Colorado Mesa University (952) is 119 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Colorado Mesa University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,100)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,750 vs. $31,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($224 vs. $325)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/