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Overview |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #993 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $325 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,824 students)
Worcester State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 773.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Worcester State University ($14,144.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($14,435 vs. $15,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 25.8% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,530 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 116.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,708 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 187 points higher than at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (833)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (17)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (3.06)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (80.6%)
Worcester State University vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $35,100)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($206 vs. $325)
- More Worcester State University 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/