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Overview |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,775 students)
Castleton State College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 157% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at LGCNHS than Castleton State College ($30,408.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than LGCNHS ($16,791 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 12.8% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,000 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 112.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($13,007 vs. $6,133)
Castleton State College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Castleton State College .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Castleton State College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Castleton State College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $13,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/