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Overview |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
| Location | California, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1190 | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,920 students)
PennWest California vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or LHU?
- PennWest California and LHU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at LHU than PennWest California ($17,290.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 0.6% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,350 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at PennWest California as Lock Haven University (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by PennWest California students is NaN larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 26 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming PennWest California students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Lock Haven University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/