Lincoln University vs. Paul Quinn College

Comparable Facts

Compare Lincoln University in Oakland, CA with Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Paul Quinn College is larger than Lincoln University based on total student enrollment (628 students vs. 436 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lincoln University is located in Oakland, CA (Large City setting); Paul Quinn College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• Lincoln University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Paul Quinn College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lincoln University 15:1; Paul Quinn College 20:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 8.9% lower than at Lincoln University ($7,650 vs. $8,400).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.6% higher at Paul Quinn College than at Lincoln University (about $348 more per year; $13,498 vs. $13,150).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Paul Quinn College than at Lincoln University (99% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Lincoln University, test-free at Paul Quinn College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Lincoln University Jul 13, 2027; Paul Quinn College Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Lincoln University students have the same average high school GPA (2.6) as students at Paul Quinn College (2.6).

Loans and repayment

• More Lincoln University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation (51% vs. 17%).

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