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Overview |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,775 students)
LHU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 294.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at LGCNHS than Lock Haven University ($30,408.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 6.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,350 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Lock Haven University (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($6,133 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or LHU .
LHU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/