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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $325 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 54% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 1,824 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 64.9% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Grambling State University ($14,144.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than GSU- Grambling ($15,502 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 4.4% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,530 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Grambling State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 50.5% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($12,708 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Grambling State University (871) is 38 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming GSU- Grambling students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Grambling State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,700 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $32,400)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,497 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($31,500 vs. $37,997)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($325 vs. $392)
- More Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/