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Overview |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,756 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #629 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neiu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,091 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,182 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,742 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,262 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,143 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,603 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,886 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1010 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $325 |
Diversity |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,824 students)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Northeastern Illinois University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,091.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Northeastern Illinois University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($20,182.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,262 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 2% lower than costs at Northeastern Illinois University ($10,530 vs. $10,742)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Northeastern Illinois University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern Illinois University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,143 vs. $12,708)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Northeastern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern Illinois University (870) is 37 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Northeastern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern Illinois University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Northeastern Illinois University (62.7%)
Northeastern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Northeastern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $35,100)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,500 vs. $31,500)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($149 vs. $325)
- More Northeastern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/