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Overview |
Curry College | LHU | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Curry College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Curry College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or LHU?
- Curry College is 450% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at Curry College than Lock Haven University ($42,440.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 64.5% lower than costs at Curry College ($10,350 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($29,402 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 7 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Curry College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Curry College (3.01)
Curry College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Lock Haven University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $8,600 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,100)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/