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Overview |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Salem, OH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,315 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,324 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,185 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $325 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Salem | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 1,315 students)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Salem or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($16,068.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($10,324 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 18.6% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($8,882 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Kent State University at Salem (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 145.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($12,708 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Salem 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 Kent State University at Salem .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
Kent State University at Salem vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Salem 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 Kent State University at Salem.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Kent State University at Salem (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,100)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $5,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,825 vs. $31,500)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($267 vs. $325)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/