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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $236 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or NSC?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 52.7% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at NSC than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($19,289.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than NSC ($15,502 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 2.8% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($10,530 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Nevada State College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 89.8% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,708 vs. $6,696)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or NSC? 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 NSC and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Nevada State College (40% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $8,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,920 vs. $31,500)
- NSC graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($236 vs. $325)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/