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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,775 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or LGCNHS?
- Elizabethtown College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Elizabethtown College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($35,020.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than LGCNHS ($26,723 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 14.9% lower than costs at Elizabethtown College ($11,000 vs. $12,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 249% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($21,405 vs. $6,133)
Elizabethtown College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Elizabethtown College .
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Elizabethtown College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College.
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/