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Overview |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, MO | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolnu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,250 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,530 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,199 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,771 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 66% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,960 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 52% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Missouri | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,833 students)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Missouri or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 119.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Penn State Berks than Lincoln University ($25,854.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Penn State Berks ($11,199 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 50.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,530 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University than Penn State Berks (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,771 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Missouri or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Lincoln University of Missouri .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Lincoln University of Missouri vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Missouri or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Lincoln University of Missouri.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Lincoln University (55% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $23,800 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($23,960 vs. $26,818)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/