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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $325 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 6% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,824 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 77% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,000.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Southern New Hampshire University ($15,502 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 12.1% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($10,530 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 186.6% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($12,708 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,100)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $12,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($18,816 vs. $31,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($194 vs. $325)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/