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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $325 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 1,824 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($35,515.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($15,502 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 60.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,530 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,708 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 222 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is the same as at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $16,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $35,100)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $9,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,060 vs. $31,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($228 vs. $325)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/