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Overview |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
| Location | Hamburg, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hilbert.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,300 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,300 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,224 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,839 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,310 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,464 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hilbert College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Hilbert College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 973 students)
Hilbert College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hilbert College or LHU?
- Hilbert College is 279.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($29,300.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Hilbert College than Lock Haven University ($29,300.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 37.2% lower than costs at Hilbert College ($10,350 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hilbert College than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hilbert College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($17,839 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hilbert College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Hilbert College .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Hilbert College (3.2)
Hilbert College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hilbert 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 Hilbert College.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Hilbert College (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hilbert College earn on average $1,700 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,100)
- Hilbert College students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,464 vs. $27,000)
- Hilbert College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hilbert College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/