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Overview |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or LHU?
- Allegheny College is 586.2% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.2% higher at Allegheny College than Lock Haven University ($52,950.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 33.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($10,350 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($42,599 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LHU (3.41)
Allegheny College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or LHU? 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 LHU and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Lock Haven University (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $13,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- LHU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/