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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Temple PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Lock Haven University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | UArts | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LHU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
LHU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 66% | ||
Campus |
LHU | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,313 students)
LHU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 560.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at UArts than Lock Haven University ($50,950.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 73.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,350 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($25,460 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or LHU .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 97 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
LHU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or UArts? 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 UArts and LHU.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Lock Haven University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $7,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and LHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and LHU 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 UArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/