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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Hope International University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | LRC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
HIU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HIU | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
HIU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
HIU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
HIU | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than HIU based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,116 students)
HIU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or LRC?
- Hope International University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at HIU than La Roche College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than HIU ($24,233 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 1.3% lower than costs at Hope International University ($12,886 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 10.2% larger than aid received La Roche College ($23,077 vs. $20,948)
HIU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or HIU .
- The average SAT score at La Roche College (939) is 29 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming LRC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU or LRC? 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 LRC and HIU.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Hope International University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $4,600 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,700)
- La Roche College and HIU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- La Roche College and HIU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/