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Overview |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Lincoln University, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,824 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincoln.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,476 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,144 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,530 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,502 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,708 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,699 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $325 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,824 students)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 361.7% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at Wilkes than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($39,134.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Wilkes ($15,502 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 50.5% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,530 vs. $15,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania as Wilkes University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 131.7% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($29,441 vs. $12,708)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 220 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $35,100)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,500)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $325)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/