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Overview |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 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 |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
RMC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
RMC | 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
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,054 students)
RMC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or LGCNHS?
- Rocky Mountain College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at RMC than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($31,342.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than LGCNHS ($19,353 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 20.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,120 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 276% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($23,062 vs. $6,133)
RMC vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or RMC .
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
RMC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,500 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $46,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/