Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania WCU PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Lehigh Penn State Schuylkill University of Connecticut-Stamford Ship TU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Lock Haven University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 78% |
Admission |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 888 students)
LHU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 89.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Lock Haven University ($24,318.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 25.4% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,350 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Lock Haven University (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,886 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 71 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and LHU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Lock Haven University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $13,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,100)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/