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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Drew University Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| College of Saint Elizabeth | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | LHU | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
CSE | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSE | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSE | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or LHU?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 326.4% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at CSE than Lock Haven University ($32,900.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 23.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,350 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($29,905 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 142 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSE (3.12)
CSE vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Lock Haven University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,100)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/