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UVM RIT WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Drexel UConn Clarkson Penn State Brandywine Wentworth Institute of Technology Penn State Harrisburg| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $275 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 199.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Champlain College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($43,800.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Champlain College ($18,142 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 25.8% lower than costs at Champlain College ($12,984 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 168% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($26,498 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 137 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Champlain College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $8,100 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,643 vs. $26,818)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($275 vs. $277)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/