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Overview |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $325 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Washington College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,824 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Washington College is 497.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.9% higher at Washington College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($50,626.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Washington College ($15,502 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 31.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($10,530 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 180.8% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($35,683 vs. $12,708)
Washington College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $35,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,250 vs. $31,500)
- Washington College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($250 vs. $325)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/