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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UCO-Central PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill University of Houston-Downtown Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | LHU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 914 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,640 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,685 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,030 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
USAO | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,465 | - | ||
| Admitted | 817 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1043/1188 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2024 |
Academics |
USAO | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
USAO | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
USAO | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 914 students)
USAO vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at USAO than Lock Haven University ($17,820.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 35.5% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($7,640 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Lock Haven University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($13,030 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 51 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at LHU (3.41)
USAO vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $6,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,100)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/