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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Castleton State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Castleton State College ($15,502 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 17.8% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,530 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 126 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Castleton State College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $35,100)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/