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Overview |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | - | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 209.7% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Lock Haven University ($23,900.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 13.1% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($9,150 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($23,589 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or LHU .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (46% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/