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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,775 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or LGCNHS?
- Saint Anselm College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Saint Anselm College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($43,940.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Saint Anselm College ($33,047 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 45.5% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($11,000 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 355.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($27,936 vs. $6,133)
Saint Anselm College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Saint Anselm College .
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Saint Anselm College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College.
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $8,800 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/