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Overview |
York | LHU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
York | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
York | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
York | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than LHU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,920 students)
York vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or LHU?
- Lock Haven University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at LHU than CUNY York College ($17,290.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 73.1% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,350 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Lock Haven University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,036 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, York or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or York .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 63 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at York (3.15)
York vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than CUNY York College (46% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $1,100 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,100)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/