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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,775 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 294.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at LGCNHS than PennWest Clarion ($30,408.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 17.5% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,000 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than PennWest Clarion (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($6,133 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or PennWest Clarion .
PennWest Clarion vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $12,100 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $39,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/