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Overview |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 50% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Susquahanna | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,775 students)
Susquahanna vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or LGCNHS?
- Susquehanna University is 79% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Susquahanna than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($54,440.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than LGCNHS ($28,605 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 36% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,000 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 567.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($40,914 vs. $6,133)
Susquahanna vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Susquahanna .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Susquahanna vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna 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/