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Overview |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 540.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Lock Haven University ($49,410.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 47.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($10,350 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($29,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or LHU .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and LHU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Lock Haven University (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $21,900 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $42,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/