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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Lock Haven University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | WCU | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 64% |
Admission |
LHU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | - | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
LHU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
LHU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LHU | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or WCU?
- Lock Haven University and WCU cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at WCU than Lock Haven University ($19,290.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 37.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,350 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Lock Haven University (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Chester University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($5,443 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or LHU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 124 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming WCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or WCU? 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 WCU and LHU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Lock Haven University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,900 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,100)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/