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Overview |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,526 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usm.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,340 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,338 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,427 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,296 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,051 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 8,946 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $325 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Mississippi | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 54% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Mississippi | 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,824 students)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Mississippi or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,144.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,427 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,530 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 36.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,708 vs. $9,296)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Mississippi 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 Southern Mississippi .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 216 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
University of Southern Mississippi vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Mississippi 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 Southern Mississippi.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $6,600 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,100)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,500)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $325)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/