Tougaloo College vs Lincoln University

Tougaloo College and Lincoln University, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), share a rich legacy of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering students from diverse backgrounds. However, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Tougaloo College, located in Mississippi, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Lincoln University, situated in Pennsylvania, offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including engineering and nursing, and attracts a more diverse student population. While both institutions offer competitive tuition rates, Lincoln University has a slightly higher graduation rate. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences between these two esteemed HBCUs and make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Lincoln University	Tougaloo College
Overview
Location	Lincoln University, Pennsylvania	Tougaloo, Mississippi
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	60.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.8%	55.8%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	890 - 1073	790 - 1090
ACT range	16 - 21	16 - 21
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%	78.0%
Total number of applicants	3,536	3,295
Total number of admissions given out	2,820	1,839
Admitted students who chose to enroll	477	98
Yield rate	16.9%	5.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,644 Out of state: $34,000	$23,101
Average net price	$14,513	$8,037
Tuition	In state: $8,228 Out of state: $13,732	$10,384
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,374 Meal plan: $4,702	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $2,400
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $11,496	96.0% Average amount $9,182
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $6,095	56.0% Average amount $3,629
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $13,531	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,767 Men 33.8% Women 66.2%	687 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Graduate students	149 Men 24.2% Women 75.8%	26 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	48.6%	N/A
International students	2.4%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,698	670
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Business Education Computer and Information Science	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Psychology Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	49.0%	33.8%
Dropout rate	21.2%	42.2%
Transferred out	28.9%	22.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $56,197 Human Services, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,262 Year 2: $46,966 Year 3: $45,497 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,334 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $43,545 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,384 Year 3: $42,674 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,235 Year 2: $30,047 Year 3: $37,453 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,051 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $34,707 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,240 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $33,567 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,852 Year 3: N/A Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,325 Year 2: $21,781 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: N/A	Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,499 Year 2: $22,485 Year 3: $26,798 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: N/A

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