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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 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 Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($30,408.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than LGCNHS ($16,594 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 18% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (82% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 76.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,823 vs. $6,133)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton.
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/