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Overview |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LHU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 306.9% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at University of Charleston than Lock Haven University ($31,400.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 1.5% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($10,200 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($22,422 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or LHU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 46 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
LHU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and LHU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Lock Haven University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,100)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/