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Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Becker College | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Becker College | LRC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Becker College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Becker College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Becker College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Becker College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or LRC?
- Becker College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Becker College than La Roche College ($36,300.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 7.1% lower than costs at Becker College ($12,886 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Becker College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($20,948 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 70 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at LRC (3.2)
Becker College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or LRC? 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 LRC and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Becker College (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $2,300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- LRC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/