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Overview |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,076 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,474 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,684 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,503 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 45% |
Admission |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,467 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 13,042 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $191 |
Diversity |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
WCU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 1,770 students)
WCU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 307.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($31,438.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at LGCNHS than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($31,438.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than LGCNHS ($21,684 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 72.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,474 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (70% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is 21% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($6,657 vs. $5,503)
WCU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or WCU .
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
WCU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $2,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $49,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($191 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/