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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania University of North Dakota PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill NDSU Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University| Minot State University | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | LHU | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
MSU | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | - | ||
| Admitted | 464 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MSU | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.2% higher at LHU than Minot State University ($17,290.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 44.2% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($7,180 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Lock Haven University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minot State University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($5,542 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 51 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LHU (3.41)
MSU vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or LHU? 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 LHU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Minot State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,100)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($18,725 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/