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Overview |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $325 |
Diversity |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 54% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 1,824 students)
PSC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 241.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Polk State College ($14,144.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($9,588 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 26.3% lower than costs at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($8,339 vs. $10,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Polk State College (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 301.1% larger than aid received Polk State College ($12,708 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($9,500 vs. $31,500)
- PSC graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($98 vs. $325)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/