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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | - | ||
| Admitted | 392 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or LHU?
- Goldey Beacom College is 69.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at LHU than Goldey Beacom College ($17,290.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 12.1% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($10,350 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Lock Haven University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($9,739 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Lock Haven University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $2,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,100)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/