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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 45% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $191 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,323 students vs. 1,770 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 104.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($31,438.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than LGCNHS ($20,964 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 45.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,774 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (66% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 64.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,930 vs. $6,657)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $4,000 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/