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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $325 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,824 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 747.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.9% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Fayetteville State University ($14,144.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($6,355 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,440 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Fayetteville State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 26.4% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($12,708 vs. $10,050)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at Fayetteville State University (870) is 37 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Fayetteville State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Fayetteville State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Fayetteville State University (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $9,339 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,161 vs. $31,500)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($229 vs. $325)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/