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Overview |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 475.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at Jefferson than Lock Haven University ($44,400.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 66.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($10,350 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($33,063 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or LHU .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and LHU.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $80,800 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $42,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/