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Overview |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 623 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,644 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,252 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,665 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Schuylkill | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 623 students)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Schuylkill or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Schuylkill ($30,408.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than LGCNHS ($17,252 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 43.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($7,644 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Schuylkill than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 106.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,665 vs. $6,133)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Schuylkill or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Schuylkill .
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Penn State Schuylkill vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill.
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/