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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro Penn College| La Roche College | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | LHU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
LRC | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LRC | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
LRC | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or LHU?
- La Roche College is 306.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at LRC than Lock Haven University ($31,334.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 24.5% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,350 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Lock Haven University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($20,948 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 9 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming LRC students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at LRC (3.2)
LRC vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Lock Haven University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,100)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/