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Overview |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 97% |
Admission |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 | Jan 10, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $325 |
Diversity |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,824 students)
Williams vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Williams College is 625% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $8,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.5% higher at Williams than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($61,450.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Williams ($15,502 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 47.5% lower than costs at Williams College ($10,530 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Williams College (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 349.5% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($57,121 vs. $12,708)
Williams vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 609 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Williams students have a 16 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $38,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $35,100)
- Williams College students graduate with a $16,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,582 vs. $31,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($150 vs. $325)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/