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Overview |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $325 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,824 students)
Alfred State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Alfred State College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,150.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Alfred State College ($15,502 vs. $17,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 29.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($10,530 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 43.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,708 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College 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 Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 183 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Alfred State College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $7,000 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $16,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,874 vs. $31,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($153 vs. $325)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/