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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,775 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 294.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at LGCNHS than PennWest Edinboro ($30,408.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 6% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($11,000 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than PennWest Edinboro (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,133 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or PennWest Edinboro .
PennWest Edinboro vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $13,600 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/