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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro Penn College| Lock Haven University | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 739 | ||
| Admitted | - | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,360 students)
LHU vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 226.6% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Wilson College than Lock Haven University ($25,200.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 15.6% lower than costs at Wilson College ($10,350 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($14,241 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 7 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming LHU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and LHU.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Lock Haven University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/