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Overview |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 2,920 students)
UM-Flint vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or LHU?
- University of Michigan Flint is 63.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at UM-Flint than Lock Haven University ($24,882.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,350 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Lock Haven University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 44 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming UM-Flint students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LHU (3.41)
UM-Flint vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint or LHU? 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 LHU and UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than University of Michigan Flint (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and UM-Flint graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/